About the Author

A recently retired Cleveland State University professor with over 35 years of experience in urban issues, Dr. Richard Klein is an author who analyzes modern-day business-related problems through a unique historic perspective.  He has written five well-received books in those areas.

• Cleveland Mayor Ralph J. Perk: Strong Leadership During Troubled Times.  https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/clevmembks/18/
• Fast-Food Restaurant Industry: A Cleveland Perspective 1930-2016.  https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/msl_ae_ebooks/2/
• “Let’s Go Shopping at the Square” Cleveland’s Leading Downtown Department Stores: A Business Legacy.  https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/clevmembks/25/
• The Evolution of Local Dealerships: The Backbone of the U.S. Automobile Industry.  https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/msl_ae_ebooks/8/
• The Legacy of the Pharmacy Industry: Cleveland, Ohio. https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/msl_ae_ebooks/5/