The Jews In Business
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket; hardcover boards appear in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact.
A compelling work of business history and social inquiry, The Jews in Business chronicles the remarkable contribution of Jewish entrepreneurs and merchants to the commercial life of Britain and beyond. Stephen Aris presents a rich tapestry of personal stories, family dynasties, and corporate empires, tracing the arc of Jewish involvement in trade, finance, retail, and industry across several centuries. Written with journalistic precision and accessible authority, the book uncovers the cultural, religious, and historical forces that shaped a distinct business ethos, while dismantling stereotypes with nuanced and well-researched argument. Aris illustrates how perseverance, community networks, and adaptability became the defining hallmarks of Jewish commercial achievement, offering readers an illuminating and thoroughly engaging account of enterprise against the odds.
Author: Stephen Aris
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Jonathan Cape
Genre: Business & economics
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket; hardcover boards appear in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Firm and intact.
A compelling work of business history and social inquiry, The Jews in Business chronicles the remarkable contribution of Jewish entrepreneurs and merchants to the commercial life of Britain and beyond. Stephen Aris presents a rich tapestry of personal stories, family dynasties, and corporate empires, tracing the arc of Jewish involvement in trade, finance, retail, and industry across several centuries. Written with journalistic precision and accessible authority, the book uncovers the cultural, religious, and historical forces that shaped a distinct business ethos, while dismantling stereotypes with nuanced and well-researched argument. Aris illustrates how perseverance, community networks, and adaptability became the defining hallmarks of Jewish commercial achievement, offering readers an illuminating and thoroughly engaging account of enterprise against the odds.