In the ROUTLEDGE STUDIES IN THE GROWTH ECONOMIES OF ASIA series, a collection of essays tracing the economic development of the Pacific Rim over four centuries. Broad historical syntheses are combined with essays on a wide range of specific topics such as environmental history, trade with Hong Kong and British overseas banking.
In the ROUTLEDGE STUDIES IN THE GROWTH ECONOMIES OF ASIA series, a collection of essays tracing the economic development of the Pacific Rim over four ...
The 1940s were a pivotal decade in the history of the American labor movement. Large migrations significantly changed the composition of the industrial work force while, simultaneously, the organized labor movement sought to consolidate its base. These essays examine topics including aspects of the institutional development of the labor movement at the national level, while west coast case studies explore the conflicts generated at the workplace and in communities by the increased presence of women and minority workers. American labor historians and labor studies specialists will find this...
The 1940s were a pivotal decade in the history of the American labor movement. Large migrations significantly changed the composition of the indust...
A fine scholarly collection that evokes the pre-WW I era when some 1,300 foreign-language newspapers served America's immigrant millions. It consists of essays by qualified scholars on the newspapers of 27 immigrant groups, ranging from the important German and Jewish presses to comparatively obscure ones such as Arabic, Danish, Portuguese, and Ukranian. . . . T]his volume offers valuable references and suggestive interpretive insights to students of American jouralism, immigration, urbanization, and ethnic studies. "Choice"
A fine scholarly collection that evokes the pre-WW I era when some 1,300 foreign-language newspapers served America's immigrant millions. It consis...
The 1940s were a pivotal decade in the history of the American labor movement. Large migrations significantly changed the composition of the industrial work force while, simultaneously, the organized labor movement sought to consolidate its base. These essays examine topics including aspects of the institutional development of the labor movement at the national level, while west coast case studies explore the conflicts generated at the workplace and in communities by the increased presence of women and minority workers. American labor historians and labor studies specialists will find this...
The 1940s were a pivotal decade in the history of the American labor movement. Large migrations significantly changed the composition of the indust...
One of the most important figures in environmental history, John Muir continues to influence wilderness philosophy through his popular published writings. Now available in paperback, this volume explores his relationship with his family, religious and literary influences on his philosophy, the development of his concept of ecology, and his contributions to geology and botany. It becomes clear that Muir's dedication to the belief that all life forms have inherent worth and his popularization of wilderness remain his primary legacies. Moving beyond the preservationist/utilitarian dichotomy,...
One of the most important figures in environmental history, John Muir continues to influence wilderness philosophy through his popular published writi...
