ISBN: 9781330134764 - the state of the trade (classic reprint): observations on eight hours and higher prices: observations on eight hours and higher prices (classic reprint) (5 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of the printing industry in New York City from 1850 to 1872. The author explores the evolution of print shops, publishing houses, and the conditions affecting the livelihoods of printers, categorized into newspaper compositors, book and job printers, and others. The study examines the impact of industrial advancements like the steam-engine, the influence of the Civil War, and the ongoing rivalry between employers and employees over wages and working hours. It further highlights the challenges faced by the industry, including competition from outside the city and abroad, and the increasing number of unskilled and poorly paid workers. The book sheds light on the economic and social forces that shaped the printing industry during a period of rapid technological and societal transformation, providing valuable insights for understanding the history of labor relations and the development of modern media. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 52 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 50 pages. 8.94x5.94x0.24 inches. This item is printed on demand.