The entrepreneur in history [electronic resource] : from medieval merchant to modern business leader / Mark Casson and Catherine Casson.
Casson, Mark, 1945-; Casson, Catherine.
2013
HB615 .C37 2013eb
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Title The entrepreneur in history [electronic resource] : from medieval merchant to modern business leader / Mark Casson and Catherine Casson.
Author Casson, Mark, 1945-
ISBN 9781137305824 electronic book
9781137305817
Publication Details Basingstoke [England] : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (vii, 139 p.)
Call Number HB615 .C37 2013eb
Summary "The history of entrepreneurship is an exciting new area of research that deepens our understanding of the roots of industrialization and economic growth. This book links entrepreneurship to business history, identifying the institutions which encourage entrepreneurship and emphasising the importance of small and big businesses, from the medieval period to modernity. Covering the period c.1200-c.2000, this book examines entrepreneurship in a long-run historical perspective, investigating the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and identifying the conditions which encourage entrepreneurship. The multiple case studies, spanning many sectors, highlight the achievements of a range of individuals, including media moguls, female investors and Quaker chocolate manufacturers. The entrepreneurial activities discussed include property speculation, which has been conducted throughout history by medieval monks as well as Victorian master builders." -- Publisher's description.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Description based on print version record.
Added Author Casson, Catherine.
Series Palgrave pivot.
Available in Other Form Entrepreneur in history.
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A new research agenda
Perspectives on entrepreneurship
The historical significance of the entrepreneur
Case studies : the entrepreneur in context
The social embeddedness of entrepreneurship.

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