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Working Lives c.1900Discover the fascinating narrative of working lives in the early 20th century with 'Working Lives' by Erik Olssen. This compelling paperback, featuring dimensions of 200 x 270 mm and 176 beautifully illustrated pages, takes you on an insightful journey into the skilled trades that shaped modern society. Through powerful photographs, the book captures the essence of craftsmanship, community, and the remarkable individuals who dedicated themselves to
Discover the fascinating narrative of working lives in the early 20th century with 'Working Lives' by Erik Olssen. This compelling paperback, featuring dimensions of 200 x 270 mm and 176 beautifully illustrated pages, takes you on an insightful journey into the skilled trades that shaped modern society. Through powerful photographs, the book captures the essence of craftsmanship, community, and the remarkable individuals who dedicated themselves to transforming swamps into productive farmland and vibrant urban landscapes. With a publication date of August 18, 2014, this work delves into the identity and pride associated with tradesmen and women, highlighting their contributions alongside those recognized as unskilled laborers who built the infrastructure of a fairer society.'Working Lives' also emphasizes the transplantation of essential knowledge and skills from the Old World to create a new civilization, making it a vital read for anyone interested in social history, craftsmanship, and the evolution of societal roles. Ideal for students, historians, and those passionate about trades and craftsmanship, this book is a unique addition to your collection.
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CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 200 x 270 mm
Pages: 176
Bind: paperback
Author: Erik Olssen Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 18-08-2014
For the men and women of the skilled trades in the early 20th century, the skills and knowledge of their respective crafts were a source of identity and pride. Together with the so-called unskilled, who built the infrastructure for the new society, these workers laid the cultural and social foundations of a new and fairer society.
This book uses photographs to show two processes fundamental to creating a new society: the transformation of swamp into farmland then cityscape, and the transplantation of the knowledge and skill acquired in the Old World that were essential to building a new world.
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