The Luther Hartwell Hodges series on business, society, and the state
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-309) and index
Using rich and previously overlooked court records generated by the 1841 Federal Bankruptcy Act, Edward Balleisen explores the economic roots and social meanings of bankruptcy, assessing the impact of widespread insolvency on the evolution of American law, business culture, and commercial society
Navigating failure.
Bankruptcy-- United States-- History-- 19th century
Social mobility-- United States-- History-- 19th century