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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Delving into the heart of American industry in the early 20th century, this book unveils the complex realities of the twelve-hour workday in continuous-operation industries. Beyond the well-known case of steel manufacturing, the author uncovers a vast landscape of industriesââ âfrom glass and cement production to chemical plants and public utilitiesââ âwhere the long workday was a common practice. This in-depth exploration navigates the historical shift from two twelve-hour shifts to three eight-hour shifts, a transformation driven by evolving ideas about worker well-being and efficiency. The author meticulously examines the economic and social factors at play, including production costs, labor relations, and the impact on workers' lives. Through detailed analysis and compelling case studies, the book reveals the challenges and opportunities presented by this transition. It underscores the crucial role of careful planning, technological innovation, and worker-management cooperation in ensuring a successful shift to shorter workdays. Ultimately, the book's insights illuminate a pivotal moment in American industrial history, demonstrating how concerns for human welfare and economic progress intertwined to reshape the landscape of labor. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330738344_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330738344
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)