Global Perspectives on Industrial Transformation in the American South (New Currents in the History of Southern Economy and Society)
Contributors: Susanna Delfino (Editor); Michele Gillespie (Editor)
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Published: July 30, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780826215833
Subjects: Economic History; Industry & Industrial Studies; 20th century; c 1800 to c 1900; Industrialization; History; History - U.S; History: American; Central Southern states; Southern States; United States - State & Local - South; United States - General; Comparative economics
First sentence: Historical myths may be considered inaccurate observations that people prefer to believe.
Description: "Essays analyzing the economic evolution of the American South from the late colonial period to World War I and beyond. Examines the South in respect to long-held assumptions about industrialization and productivity and draws comparisons to the larger Atlantic and world economy"--Provided by publisher.