The texture of industry : an archaeological view of the industrialization of North America /

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"The Texture of Industry looks at the industrialization of North America from the perspective of the industrial archaeologist. This well-illustrated study demonstrates the value of material evidence in the interpretation of the past. Using examples that range from Indian steatite quarries to au...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Gordon, Robert B. (Robert Boyd), 1929- (Author), Malone, Patrick M. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 1994.
Series:OUP E-Books.
Subjects:
Industrial archaeology > North America.
Industrialization > North America.
Industrialization > United States > History.
Industrial archaeology > United States.
Industrialisation > États-Unis > Histoire.
Archéologie industrielle > États-Unis.
Archéologie industrielle > Amérique du Nord.
Industrialisation > Amérique du Nord.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > History.
Social conditions.
Industrial archaeology.
Industrialization.
Industriële archeologie.
Industrialisatie.
United States > Social conditions.
États-Unis > Conditions sociales.
United States.
North America.
Industries
United States
Electronic book.
History.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Industrial archaeology: components of industry
  • Industrial landscapes: wood and water; coal, canals, railways, and industrial cities; scarce metals and petroleum
  • Industrial workplaces: countryside, shops, and ships; fuel and materials; the factory; work in factories.

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