Publication

2001-12-30 - Greenwood Press

Language

English

Word Count

86,000 words, Guess

Page Count

344 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780313308307
  • Open LibraryOL10419873M

Classifications

  • LCCHC105
  • LCCHC105 .O45 2002

Description

"The Industrial Revolution changed the course of American history, accelerated the American economy, and affected the way people lived. This ready-reference encyclopedia offers in-depth coverage of the economic, political, and social developments of the Industrial Revolution in the United States from 1750 to 1920. More than 200 substantial entries cover: key individuals, significant technologies, inventions, court cases, companies, political institutions, economic events, and legislation.". "Highlights of the work include numerous entries on developments in water and rail transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, mass production, the labor movement, big government, and the key inventions that changed the American economy. Entries on the social implications of the Industrial Revolution will help students to understand how the Industrial Revolution affected the social fabric of the nation."--BOOK JACKET.

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