Development of the industrial U.S. reference library
Benson, Sonia.
Development of the industrial U.S. reference library [electronic resource] / Development of the industrial U.S. Sonia G. Benson ; Jennifer York Stock, project editor. - Detroit, Mich. : UXL, c2006. - 1 online resource (4 v.) : ill. - Gale virtual reference library .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
v.1. Almanac -- v.2. Biographies -- v.3. Primary sources -- v.4. Cumulative index.
In the second half of the 19th century, America transformed itself into an industrial power, ready to assume a dominant position on the world scene in the 20th century. The development of industrialization and the consumer society brought about opportunities for many Americans as part of an ever-growing middle class, but also resulted in environmental and social degradation that we continue to deal with at the present time.
9781414404721 (electronic book) 1414404727 (electronic book)
Industries--History.--United States
Industrial revolution--History.--United States
Industries--United States--Biography.
Industrial revolution--United States--Biography.
United States--Economic conditions--To 1865.
Development of the industrial U.S. reference library [electronic resource] / Development of the industrial U.S. Sonia G. Benson ; Jennifer York Stock, project editor. - Detroit, Mich. : UXL, c2006. - 1 online resource (4 v.) : ill. - Gale virtual reference library .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
v.1. Almanac -- v.2. Biographies -- v.3. Primary sources -- v.4. Cumulative index.
In the second half of the 19th century, America transformed itself into an industrial power, ready to assume a dominant position on the world scene in the 20th century. The development of industrialization and the consumer society brought about opportunities for many Americans as part of an ever-growing middle class, but also resulted in environmental and social degradation that we continue to deal with at the present time.
9781414404721 (electronic book) 1414404727 (electronic book)
Industries--History.--United States
Industrial revolution--History.--United States
Industries--United States--Biography.
Industrial revolution--United States--Biography.
United States--Economic conditions--To 1865.
