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Historical Encyclopedia of American BusinessThis set addresses the full breadth of American business history. There are overviews on different sectors of the economy, such as agriculture and banking; individual industries such as advertising and electronics; and general topics like business cycles, consumer boycotts, and outsourcing. There are also overviews on general legal topics such as bankruptcy and patent laws.
Call Number: Ref. HF3021 H67 2009
International Directory of Company HistoriesExcellent source for company overviews. Includes company history, date of incorporation, statement of private, public, state, or parent ownership. Includes summaries of company missions, goals, and ideals.
Survey of American Industry and CareersThe scope of this set is broad and includes newer industries such as Alternative Power, Biofuels, Computer Systems, Environmental Engineering, Internet and Cyber Communications, Computer gaming and many more.