Tschachler, Heinz.
The greenback : paper money and American culture / Heinz Tschachler. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2010. - vii, 248 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This text explores the social, cultural and historical contexts of paper money. Predicated on the assumption that paper bills speak to us through the use of symbols--letters, verbal and visual elements, as well as symbols of civic values--this book examines what has been conveyed to Americans via their currency from Colonial times through the present day"--Provided by publisher.
9780786449736
2010006529
Paper money--History.--United States
Dollar, American--History.
332.4044 / TSG
The greenback : paper money and American culture / Heinz Tschachler. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 2010. - vii, 248 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This text explores the social, cultural and historical contexts of paper money. Predicated on the assumption that paper bills speak to us through the use of symbols--letters, verbal and visual elements, as well as symbols of civic values--this book examines what has been conveyed to Americans via their currency from Colonial times through the present day"--Provided by publisher.
9780786449736
2010006529
Paper money--History.--United States
Dollar, American--History.
332.4044 / TSG