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Old Money: The Mythology of Wealth in America

This insider's look at inherited wealth in the United States explores the complex meanings of money and success in American sociey with a new introduction that examinies whether America's privileged class will be willing or able to play a leadership role in the twenty-first century.

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Audience
adult
Length
medium · 309 pages

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