David Huyssen on Progressive Era Cross-Class Encounters
David Huyssen discusses how examining encounters between the wealthy and the working class in Progressive Era New York City challenges our perception of the period's reform. Ever wondered what to make...
1 Elo 201431min
Sarah Nicolazzo on 18th Century Vagrancy
Sarah Nicolazzo discusses how studying literature can shed light on the history of capitalism – and how the 18th century cultural and legal category of vagrancy shaped the development of labor markets...
2 Heinä 201454min
Julia Ott on the History of Widespread Stock Ownership
Julia Ott discusses how the majority of Americans came to be stock owners. Ever wondered how stockowners came to be some of the most important players in American capitalism? Why do so many Americans...
2 Kesä 201454min
Louis Hyman on the History of Consumer Credit
Louis Hyman of Cornell University discusses the changing shape of consumer credit since World War II. Ever wondered how the credit card came to be? Who benefits and who loses in our system of consum...
1 Touko 201443min
