Land speculation in U.S. history : for and against /

Land speculators in U.S. history are a much-maligned group, but the larger effects of their actions are debatable. This case presents a brief account of buying and selling land in U.S. history, with an eye towards the ethics of the practice. The case presents both positive and negative assessments o...

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Main Author:	Douma, Michael J. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : SAGE Publications: SAGE Business Cases Originals, 2022.
Series:	SAGE Business. Cases.
Subjects:	Land speculation > United States > Case studies. Land speculation > Moral and ethical aspects > Case studies. Spéculation foncière > Aspect moral > Études de cas. Land speculation. United States. Electronic books. Case studies.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Land speculators in U.S. history are a much-maligned group, but the larger effects of their actions are debatable. This case presents a brief account of buying and selling land in U.S. history, with an eye towards the ethics of the practice. The case presents both positive and negative assessments of land speculation, giving students the chance to debate the topic from both sides. It encourages critical thinking, normative evaluation of a complex topic, and the use of historical evidence to defend an ethical position.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781529781113 1529781116