Thrift : a cyclopedia : being an early attempt to assemble the best of what is known from history and literature about one of our most provocative words for those who are not ashamed to think anew about happiness, extravagance, and thriving
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Blankenhorn, David.
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West Conshohocken, Pa. : Templeton Foundation Press, c2008.
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viii, 351 pages : ill. ; 28 cm.
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Stone Memorial Library
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Conduct of life -- United States -- History.
Consumption (Economics) -- Social aspects -- United States.
Saving and investment -- United States.
Social values -- United States -- History.
Social values -- United States -- Quotations, maxims, etc.

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Published
West Conshohocken, Pa. : Templeton Foundation Press, c2008.
Language
English

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"A Companion to the traveling exhibition, Thrift: In Search of the Art of Living Well and the Report to the Nation, For a New Thrift: Confronting the Debt Culture."
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Developed after a conference of scholars the author convened In October of 2005, at the request of the John Templeton Foundation, to discuss the history of thrift as an American value and practice.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Blankenhorn, D. (2008). Thrift: a cyclopedia : being an early attempt to assemble the best of what is known from history and literature about one of our most provocative words for those who are not ashamed to think anew about happiness, extravagance, and thriving . Templeton Foundation Press.

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Blankenhorn, David. 2008. Thrift: A Cyclopedia : Being an Early Attempt to Assemble the Best of What Is Known From History and Literature About One of Our Most Provocative Words for Those Who Are Not Ashamed to Think Anew About Happiness, Extravagance, and Thriving. Templeton Foundation Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Blankenhorn, David. Thrift: A Cyclopedia : Being an Early Attempt to Assemble the Best of What Is Known From History and Literature About One of Our Most Provocative Words for Those Who Are Not Ashamed to Think Anew About Happiness, Extravagance, and Thriving Templeton Foundation Press, 2008.

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Blankenhorn, David. Thrift: A Cyclopedia : Being an Early Attempt to Assemble the Best of What Is Known From History and Literature About One of Our Most Provocative Words for Those Who Are Not Ashamed to Think Anew About Happiness, Extravagance, and Thriving Templeton Foundation Press, 2008.

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