Two Pioneers of Cliometrics: Robert W. Fogel and Douglass C. North

The Cliometric Society announces a commemorative volume celebrating the award of the 1993 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences to Robert W. Fogel & Douglass C. North "for having renewed research in economic history." The collection includes previously published essays about both men, providing an A PRIORI perspective on the achievments in economic history recognized by the Nobel Committee. A history of cliometrics describing the laureates' roles in developing the field is also featured. TWO PIONEERS...is an inexpensive way to introduce students in economic history or historiography to the field of cliometrics & two of its founders. The volume contains: "Douglass North as a Teacher" by Jonathan Hughes, "Douglass North & the Economic History" by Richard Sutch, "Robert William Fogel: An Appreciation by a Co-author & Colleague" by Stanley L. Engerman, "Robert William Fogel: An Appreciation by an Adopted Student" by Donald N. McCloskey, "The History of Cliometrics" by Samuel H. Williamson & the complete Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences citation. Mail, fax or e-mail prepaid orders to the publisher. Visa, MasterCard, check or money order payable to the publisher accepted. Single copy postage. Add $2.50 in North America, $4.50 outside North America, to book price.