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Routledge Social Approaches to an Industrial Past - Mining Book

Name: Routledge Social Approaches to an Industrial Past - Mining Book
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Explore the complex social history of mining through this comprehensive academic volume from Routledge. Covering a vast timeline of 4,500 years, Social Approaches to an Industrial Past examines how mining communities functioned and evolved. This work moves beyond simple technical descriptions to look at the human side of industry, focusing on the social context of production and the lives of those involved in the craft. Readers will find a deep analysis of themes including gender, power dynamics, and labor exploitation. The text also investigates the impacts of imperialism and colonialism on mining practices, alongside the relationship between production and technology. Whether you are studying the evolution of metallurgy or the anthropology of industrial communities, this book provides a detailed perspective on the social issues that shaped our industrial world.

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Spans a massive research period of 4,500 years to provide a long-term view of mining history.

Examines the social context of production to understand how mining shaped human communities.

Analyzes critical social themes such as gender, power, and labor exploitation within industrial settings.

Investigates the historical connections between mining, imperialism, and colonialism.

Provides a detailed look at the relationship between production methods and technological advancement.

Serves as a primary source for studying the evolution of metallurgy and the social history of mining crafts.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 041518150X
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 07 February 2002
Listed Since: 22 January 2007

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