Tales of Two Cities

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Focusing on the economic divergence between the United States and Latin America in the nineteenth century, this study by Camilla Townsend challenges the notion that the Protestant work ethic was the key to American success. Instead, it posits that differing attitudes towards workers, rooted in colonial practices, played a crucial role in shaping economic outcomes. Townsend's innovative analysis offers a fresh perspective on the historical factors influencing development in these regions.