Industrialization and the Transformation of American Life: A Brief Introduction

Download or read book Industrialization and the Transformation of American Life: A Brief Introduction written by Jonathan Rees and published by M.E. Sharpe. This book was released on 2015-05-18 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a descriptive, episodic yet analytical synthesis of industrialization in America. It integrates analysis of the profound economic and social changes taking place during the period between 1877 and the start of the Great Depression. The text is supported by 30 case studies to illustrate the underlying principles of industrialization that cumulatively convey a comprehensive understanding of the era.