
Money
Abraham Resnick(Author)
iUniverse (Publisher)
Published on 13. January 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-1-4401-1318-5 (ISBN)
Description
It took several thousand years to arrive at the sophisticated monetary system that presently exists. The book traces the evolution in the development of money from the ancient art of bartering to the cashless society that exists today.
The metallic medium of exchange is explored, as is the replacement of gold by paper money. The value of money and its three main functions, as a medium of exchange, as a standard of value and as a store of wealth are treated. Information about a standard for deferred payments are also covered.
Two of the six chapters deal with the never ceasing trouble of counterfeiting, to up-to-date measures being taken to deter its use. The exploits of counterfeiters, infamous, yet colorful, past and present are highlighted.
The book includes a forty-one word glossary about useful economic terms, suggestions for further reading and a three page list of works consulted for the extensive research of the book.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Eighth Grade, Interest Age: From 10 to 13 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
353 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4401-1318-5 (9781440113185)
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Schweitzer Classification