Excerpt from Labor and Textiles a Study of Cotton and Wool Manufacturing
In 1929, Grace Hutchins of the Labor Research Associa tion wrote Labor and Silk, one of the first books in this Labor and Industry Series. It dealt with Silk and rayon manufacturing and contained general references to condi tions in other textile branches. The present volume covers cotton and wool manufacturing, the two other basic textile industries that manufacture yarns and fabrics.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of the American textile industry, specifically the cotton and wool industries, focusing on the early 20th-century industrial period. The author examines the causes of textile overproduction and underconsumption, including the effects of war, machinery innovations, competition from other fabrics such as silk and rayon, labor issues, and management practices. The book also explores solutions proposed by industry leaders, such as curtailment of production, mergers, and aggressive marketing campaigns. Furthermore, the author discusses international competition and its impact on the American textile industry, the plight of textile workers facing unemployment and low wages, and the efforts of labor unions to organize and improve working conditions. By examining the economic, social, and political factors that shaped the textile industry, this book provides valuable insights into the complex challenges and transformations faced by American industry during a period of significant economic growth and technological advancement. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330853481_0
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