Beschreibung:
Stuart Chase was a CPA, as was his father and grand uncle, and was a longtime accountant. His 1925's "The Tragedy of Waste" remains the best work ever written on waste. This book on Stuart Chase will be in the forefront of a revitalization of the works and person of Stuart Chase. His chronology traces his vitality from 1888 on.
Introduction. A Brief Review of the Seven Stages of the Life and Writings of Stuart Chase, from an Accountant's Perspective. General Background and Accounting, 1888-1917, and World War I, With the Federal Government, 1917-1920. A Voice in the Wilderness, 1921-1929. Depression and the New Deal, 1930-1941. World War II, 1942-1945. Writing for the General Public, 1946-1968. The Last Years, 1968-1985. Conclusions.