These books examine the demise of Bear Stearns, which the authors say was a microcosm of the Wall Street meltdown. Their contention is that, if you understand what happened to Bear Stearns and how it happened, you will understand Wall Street’s current troubles and turmoil.
Street Fighters: The Last 72 Hours of Bear Stearns, the Toughest Firm on Wall Street
Kate Kelly Penguin Group 26.95
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Kate Kelly Penguin Group 26.95
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House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street
William D. Cohan Knopf Doubleday $27.95
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