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Routledge Labor and Laborers of the Loom - History Book

Name: Routledge Labor and Laborers of the Loom - History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the social, cultural, and economic impacts of industrialization with Labor and Laborers of the Loom: Mechanization and Handloom Weavers, 1780-1840. Published by Routledge as part of the Studies in American Popular History and Culture series, this volume provides a unique look at the lives of extra-factory workers during a period of massive technological change. The book focuses on the rapid expansion of handloom weaving that occurred following the introduction of water-powered spinning. By examining the perspectives of mechanics and looking at the technological limitations of the era, this study offers a detailed view of how weaving skills, income, and costs shifted during the early industrial period. It is an essential resource for those interested in the history of labor and the evolution of manufacturing processes.

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Examines the social and economic implications of industrialization through the lives of extra-factory workers.

Provides a detailed study of the rapid growth of handloom weaving following the rise of water-powered spinning.

Analyzes the period from 1780 to 1840 to understand the transition in textile manufacturing.

Offers insights into the perspectives of mechanics and the technological limitations of early weaving tools.

Covers essential historical topics including weaving skills, income levels, and production costs.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415979021
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 25 July 2006
Listed Since: 13 February 2007

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