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This classic account of the worker in the steel industry during the early years of the twentieth century combines the social investigator's mastery of facts with the vivid personal touch of the journalist. From its pages emerges a finely etched picture of how men lived and worked in steel. In 19071908, when John Fitch spent more than a year in Pittsburgh interviewing workers, steel was the master industry of the region. It employed almost 80,000 workers and virtually controlled social and civic life. Fitch observed steel workers on the job, and he describes succinctly the prevailing technology of iron and steelmaking: the blast furnace crews, the puddlers and rollers; the crucible, Bessemer, and open hearth processes. He examined the health problems and accidents which resulted from the pressure of long hours, hazardous machinery, and speedups in production. He also anaylzed the early experiments in welfare capitolism, such as accident prevention and compensation, and pensions. One of the six volumes in the famous Pittsburgh Survey (19091914), The Steel Workers remains a readable and timeless account of labor conditions in the early years of the steel industry. An introduction by the noted historian Roy Lubove places the book in political and historical context and makes it especially suitable for classroom use.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Steel Workers' by John Fitch? A: The book focuses on the lives and working conditions of steel workers in Pittsburgh during the early 20th century, combining social investigation with journalistic storytelling.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Steel Workers' contain? A: The Steel Workers has a total of 432 pages.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The dimensions of the book are 5.5 x 8.5 inches.
- Q: When was 'The Steel Workers' published? A: The Steel Workers was published on September 12, 2002.
- Q: Is 'The Steel Workers' suitable for classroom use? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction by historian Roy Lubove, making it suitable for classroom discussions and studies.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Steel Workers' have? A: The Steel Workers is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Steel Workers'? A: The author of the book is John Fitch.
- Q: What historical context does 'The Steel Workers' provide? A: The book provides a historical context of labor conditions in the steel industry, including health problems, accidents, and early welfare capitalism.
- Q: Is 'The Steel Workers' part of a series? A: Yes, it is one of six volumes in the famous Pittsburgh Survey conducted between 1909 and 1914.
- Q: What can readers learn from 'The Steel Workers'? A: Readers can learn about the social and economic impact of the steel industry on workers' lives, including their working conditions and the technology used in steelmaking.