Sparrows Point: Making Steel - The Rise and Ruin of American Industrial Might ** 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINTING **

FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of this hardcover book. Full number line including the "1". Black cloth on red paper boards with silver foil lettering on spine. Boards are rigid and warp-free. Spine is flat and square. Two corners have the slightest push, otherwise corners are crisp. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Interior pages are clean, crisp and bright. A handsome copy overall. DUST JACKET complete, NOT price-clipped [$24.95] in As New condition. Overall bright, clean and glossy. Will be protected with an archival book jacket cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. The book is a historical chronicle of the American steel industry told through the 100-year rise and fall of the massive Bethlehem Steel mill in Sparrows Point, Maryland. • The Rise of an Industrial Giant: Founded in the late 19th century and later acquired by Bethlehem Steel, the Sparrows Point plant grew into the single largest steel mill in the world, fueling the U.S. economy, railroads, and war efforts. • Management Failure over Foreign Competition: Reutter argues that the industry's collapse was an "industrial suicide" driven from within. Rather than investing in research, development, and modern technology, stodgy corporate leaders focused on short-term profits, executive bonuses, and political protection while ignoring global competition and modern innovations. • The Human Cost: The book contrasts corporate greed with the daily realities, dangers, and intense pride of the plant's workforce, culminating in the devastating aftermath of corporate bankruptcy and community loss.…