industrial revolution

Explores the environmental issues created by the advent of the railroad and steam engine, the development of large corporations, and the growth of cities between 1870 and 1910.

Describes American sweatshops during the Industrial Revolution, including their workers, their dangers, life in and out of them, and the role of organized labor and reformers in putting an end to them. Includes an annotated further-reading list.

Reveals the many ideas and schools of economics that have emerged since trading first began in ancient times.

Uses primary sources to illustrate the debates over issues related to the Industrial Revolution, presenting opposing viewpoints on topics such as pre-Civil War industrialization, the rise of Unionism, and the social effects of the Industrial Revolution.

Contains twenty-two essays that discuss the causes, spread, and impact of the Industrial Revolution, the innovators behind the movement, and the role of laborers and robber barons.

Traces the history of the Industrial Revolution from its roots in eighteenth-century England, through its beginnings in the United States, to its decline in the twentieth-century.

Describes life before the Industrial Revolution, provides information about the people who impacted the textile industry in the U.S., and discusses the spread and evolution of the concept. Includes a timeline from 1787 through 1970, a list of of important events and the key players, illustrations and photos, a glossary, and an index.

Discusses the impact of the industrial revolution on American society focusing on working conditions, child labor, and the relationship between unions and big business.

Provides an account of how the industrial world emerged in the late eighteenth century, looking at how people lived and worked in pre-industrial England, and examining the reasons why the country was ready for change. Includes biographies, photographs, maps, graphs, and a time line.