Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
Aug 30, 2011
Publisher
Portfolio
ISBN-10
159184438X
ISBN-13
9781591844389
Description
In this compelling exploration of the financial crisis, two seasoned journalists pull back the curtain on the chaotic events that led to the bubble's burst. McLean and Nocera intricately weave together stories of key players and hidden motivations, revealing a complex web of greed, mismanagement, and misjudgments that spiraled into an economic disaster, leaving no stone unturned.
Their engaging narrative invites readers to grapple with the questions that lingered long after the crisis subsided: Who were the true architects of this calamity? How did the system allow such reckless behavior to thrive? With an approachable style, the book blends thorough research with vivid storytelling, making it not just a recounting of facts, but a thoughtful examination of an era that still resonates today.
Their engaging narrative invites readers to grapple with the questions that lingered long after the crisis subsided: Who were the true architects of this calamity? How did the system allow such reckless behavior to thrive? With an approachable style, the book blends thorough research with vivid storytelling, making it not just a recounting of facts, but a thoughtful examination of an era that still resonates today.
Genres
History
Business & Economics