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""The Brainwashing of the American Investor" is an expose of the conflicts of interest that plague Wall Street. From stock analysts to retail brokers, no cow is too sacred for this scathing and informative investigation of the Wall Street culture and the financial pros who dwell there. What you discover will give you a whole new understanding of investment product pitfalls, and a totally new, objective based perspective for designing, creating, and managing your personal investment portfolio.
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Steven R Selengut, Resident Scholar
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"The reason, manner and methods of manipulation by "Wall Street" are revealed. The how and when to make a profit in the stock market are explained."
M.E.L., Resident Scholar
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Kind Of History
Time of history:
- 20th century
History of a people?
Yes
Nationality?
- American--General
Economic History?
Yes
Industry
- Big Business
- General Economy
Largely political history?
Yes
Subjects of this Historical Account
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat unsympathetic
- Unsympathetic
From a certain profession/group?
- businessmen
- criminals/outlaws
Intelligence of subject of
history:
- Smart
Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group?
- business executives
- masterminds
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a substantial amount
Nationality?
- American
Is the portrayal sympathetic?
- Somewhat Unsympathetic
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
If applicable, liberal/conservative?
- Historian is very moderate
Style
How much gore?
- 4 (a fair amount)
How fast-paced is the book?
- 7 (a good amount)
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Book makes you feel...
- encouraged
- challenged
How much focus on stories of individuals?
- Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance?
- 1 (None)
Is book humorous?
Yes
How much humor?
- 4 (a fair amount)
If humorous, kind of humor
- puns
- eccentric personalities
- Dry-cynical
- parody
- satire
- gentle humor
Is this a kid's book?
- Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A handful
How much emphasis on small details?
- 6 (an above average amount)
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