Accounting for slavery
Book • 2018
Caitlin Rosenthal's "Accounting for Slavery" offers a groundbreaking examination of the role of accounting practices in the institution of slavery.
The book reveals how sophisticated accounting systems were used to manage and maximize the profits generated from enslaved labor.
Rosenthal meticulously traces the development of these systems, highlighting their impact on the economic and social structures of the antebellum South.
Her work sheds light on the often-overlooked technological and administrative aspects of slavery, demonstrating how accounting practices were integral to the system's brutal efficiency.
The book serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy of slavery and its continued influence on contemporary economic and social systems.
The book reveals how sophisticated accounting systems were used to manage and maximize the profits generated from enslaved labor.
Rosenthal meticulously traces the development of these systems, highlighting their impact on the economic and social structures of the antebellum South.
Her work sheds light on the often-overlooked technological and administrative aspects of slavery, demonstrating how accounting practices were integral to the system's brutal efficiency.
The book serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy of slavery and its continued influence on contemporary economic and social systems.
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