In Cheap We Trust: The Story of a Misunderstood American Virtue, (Paperback)

from Juva

A detailed and compelling argument for the resuscitation of thrift in America. Steeped in the history of the nation and with a number of practical suggestions and modern resources for trimming budgets, buying less and saving more. A truly timely and brilliant piece of advice.

from rivkat

I don't know why cheap is in allcaps. Weber gives a general tour of the reputation of cheapness throughout American history, including its interactions with racial stereotypes and sometimes with gender. She has interesting tidbits about how pillars of industry decided that spending (or very occas...

from markfontecchio

Good history of frugality and spending money

from 2wonderY

I've read a few others of this sub-genre, and I kinda just skimmed most of the book.. The most value I found was in the last chapter- Cheapskate Psychology. First she reviews the traditional negative psycho-babble about anal retentivity. Then she finds experts who admit that those who can control...

from mykl-s

 -a history of thrift and its opposite in the USA, from colonial times to today -marketed as if it was about the author's family and friends, but much more -history of a small but important subject; the best kind of history