A history of American labor

by Joseph G. Rayback

Paper Book, 1959

Status

Available

Pages

459

Tags

U.S. Labor History: Overviews and 20th Century

Genres

Collection

Your library

Publication

New York, Macmillan, 1959.

Description

Joseph Rayback's history of the American labor movement. The History of American Labor delves into the history of labor in America from the colonial days until the mid-1950's. Rayback's work is considered to be a foundational text for any readers of American labor union history.

Subjects

Labor and laboring classes United States History
Labor unions United States History

Language

English

Physical description

459 p.; 22 cm

ISBN

0029258502 / 9780029258507

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