The Industrial Revolution: Key Themes and Documents (Unlocking American History)

Olson, James S.; Kenny, Shannon L.

ISBN 10: 1610699750 / ISBN 13: 9781610699754

Published by ABC-CLIO, 2014

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.153ZO

Synopsis:

This concise guide zooms in on the period of American history known as the Industrial Revolution, from its earliest beginnings in the mid-18th century to just after the First World War.

This book is a concise reference source on the era in American history known as the Industrial Revolution―a period characterized by urbanization, mass immigration, organization of labor, and an immense gap between wealthy industrialists and the poor. It serves as an ideal resource for students preparing to take the AP U.S. history exam as well as being useful to undergraduates and anyone interested in this important period.

Using encyclopedic entries on important events, key people, and trends of the time, the era is examined through the exploration of key themes such as agriculture, business, economy, finance, labor, and politics. Other features of the book include sample documents-based essay questions, rigorous thematic tagging of encyclopedic entries, a detailed chronology, and primary source documents―all of which guide readers through the material and aid in their comprehension of the Industrial Revolution's historical significance. Content covers factories, mass production, the progressive movement, muckrakers, populists, laissez-faire economics, social Darwinism, and robber barons, among other topics.

About the Authors: JAMES S. OLSON is a Professor of History, Sam Houston State University. He is the author or editor of many books in American and world history, including Dictionary of the Vietnam War (1988), Historical Dictionary of European Imperialism (1991), and the Dictionary of United States Economic History (1992), all published by Greenwood Press.

Stephen E. Atkins was associate university librarian for collection management at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. His published work includes Praeger's The 9/11 Encyclopedia.

Shannon L. Kenny, MA, is CEO of Via Papera, LLC, a cultural company providing educational experiences in Europe and digital content in global education, travel, and social trends. Her published works include Greenwood's Gold: A Cultural Encyclopedia.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Industrial Revolution: Key Themes and ...
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good