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The Industrial Revolution (American History)
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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment...
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Return of the Primitive (The Anti-Industrial Revolution) (Paperback)
Description In the tumultuous late 60s and early 70s, a social movement known as the "New Left" emerged as a major cultural influence, especially on the youth of America. It was a movement that embraced "flower-power" and psychedelic "consciousness-expansion," that lionized Ho Chi Minh and Fidel Castro and launched the Black Panthers and the Theater of the Absurd. In Return Of The Primitive (originally published in 1971 as The New Left), Ayn Rand, bestselling novelist and originator of the theory...
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The Next Industrial Revolution
IMAGINE FOR A MOMENT A WORLD WHERE CITIES HAVE BECOME PEACEFUL and serene because cars and buses are whisper quiet, vehicles exhaust only water vapor, and parks and greenways have replaced unneeded urban freeways. OPEC has ceased to function because the price of oil has fallen to five dollars a barrel, but there are few buyers for it because cheaper and better ways now exist to get the services people once turned to oil to provide. Living standards for all people have dramatically improved...
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The Industrial Revolution by Mary Collins
Children's Press (CT), 2000-03. Library Binding. Good. HARDCOVER, Withdrawn and Cancelle... (more details)
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Title: Engines of Change: the American Industrial Revolution 1790-1860
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The Industrial Revolution in America, 1st Edition
This volume in the Problems in American Civilization series is a well-balanced anthology of essays on industrialization in the U.S.
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A History of Urban Form Before the Industrial Revolutions
Average --All NEW items are exactly as provided by the publisher. All USED items are in Good condition or better, and copies may contain store stickers, highlighting, etc from normal use by previous owner(s). One-time use supplements (e.g., access codes, tear-out flash cards, reference cards, etc) provided with new copies are NOT guaranteed. --Professional booksellers: inquiries always welcome. $66.96 add to cart
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Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution
Author: Hawken, Paul ISBN: 0316353000 Pages: 396 Subject: Economics - Theory Publisher: Back Bay Books Info from Publisher:
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April 27, 2006: Just this morning I was watching Cashin' In on Fox News. One hot topic was how Oil / Energy prices not only affect gas prices, but ripple across the entire economy - creating potentially deadly inflation. The fact is, our oil addiction is 1) consuming non-renewable resources, and 2) polluting the air, water, and land all around us. This cannot continue for long without irreversible effects on the world. // Fortunately change is in the air and Natural Capitalism points...
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The Industrial Revolution has sometimes been regarded as a catastrophe which desecrated the English landscape and brought social oppression and appalling physical hardship to the workers. In Ashton's classic account, however, it is presented as an important and beneficial mark of progress. In spite of destructive wars and a rapid growth of population, the material living standards of most of the British people improved, and the technical innovations not only brought economic rewards but also provoked greater...
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Coalisland, County Tyrone, in the Industrial Revolution, 1800-1901 Description: Description not available. Author: Stewart, Austin ISBN: 9781851827084 Format: Paperback Publish Date: 12/01/2002 Publisher: Four Courts Pr Ltd Language: English Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.
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The story of how machines changed the face of industry and farming in the 18th and 19th centuries. This book is fully illustrated with photographs, drawings and details of places to visit to view these wonderful inventions.
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These extremely unique children’s books — loaded with educational value — include compelling stories full of fascination facts and fun, educational activities kids will enjoy in the year 2004 — and beyond.
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The British Industrial Revolution: An Economic Perspective
The Industrial Revolution remains a defining moment in the economic history of the modern world. But what kind and how much of a revolution was it? And what kind of “moment” could it have been? These are just some of the larger questions among the many that economic historians continue to debate. Addressing the various interpretations and assumptions that have been attached to the concept of the Industrial Revolution, Joel Mokyr and his four distinguished contributors present and defend their views...
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Industrial Revolution Reproducible Activity Book
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Edward Burtynsky’s imagery explores the intricate link between industry and nature, combining the raw elements of mining, quarrying, shipping, oil production, and recycling into eloquent, highly expressive visions that find beauty and humanity in the most unlikely places. Burtysnky’s latest body of work gives visual form to the urban transformation of China, a place where industrial forces are gathering on a scale that the world has never experienced before. Essays by Ted Fishman, Marc Mayer, Mark...
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These extremely unique childrens books loaded with educational value include compelling stories full of fascination facts and fun, educational activities kids will enjoy in the year 2004 and beyond.
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This book examines the technological and social changes brought about by the Machine Age in Europe and the United States. Activities, maps, puzzles, quizzes, and a timeline are included.
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The Early American Industrial Revolution, 1793-1850
Author: Bagley, Katie ISBN: 0736815570 Pages: 48 Subject: History - United States/19th Century Publisher: Bridgestone Books Info from Publisher: Learn about the important events that shaped the United States with the New Nation series. With interesting text, historical images, and full-color maps, these books bring early American history to life. This series explores and supports standards under "Era 4: Expansion and Reform: 1801-1861," as required by the National Center for History in the Schools...
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Nation, State and the Industrial Revolution (The Visible Hand) (Hardcover)
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Natural Capitalism Creating the Next Industrial Revolution
This groundbreaking book reveals how today's global businesses can be both environmentally responsible and highly profitable.
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Industrial Revolution Book
Techological and Social Change in Europe and the United States Through activities, maps, puzzles, quizzes, and a time line, students can examine the technological and social changes brought about by the Machine Age in Europe and the United States. 96 pages
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