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Behemoth
A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World
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Behemoth
A sweeping, global history of the rise of the factory and its effects on society.
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In an accessible and timely work of scholarship, celebrated historian Joshua B. Freeman tells the story of the factory and examines how it has reflected both our dreams and our nightmares of industrialisation and social change.
He whisks readers from the early textile mills that powered the Industrial Revolution to the factory towns of New England, to today's behemoths making sneakers, toys, and cellphones in China and Vietnam.
Behemoth offers a piercing perspective on how factories have shaped our societies and the challenges we face now.
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Joshua B. Freeman's Behemoth is widely praised for its insightful and comprehensive exploration of giant factories throughout history. Reviewers commend Freeman for melding the technical aspects of manufacturing with broader social histories, including worker exploitation and union struggles. The book is described as both fascinating and carefully researched, offering a powerful narrative that connects the evolution of factory production to the modern world. Many reviews highlight the book's engaging storytelling and Freeman's ability to make complex historical developments accessible and thought-provoking.
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ISBN: 9780393356625
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 March 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Illustration: 30 black and white illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 373g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Joshua B. Freeman is a Distinguished Professor of History at Queens College and the Graduate Center of CUNY. His previous books include American Empire and Working-Class New York, among others. He lives in New York City.
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