This series delves into the intricate and evolving relationships between business, government, and society in the United States. Each volume explores how public policy and governmental institutions have shaped American enterprise from the colonial era to the present day. It examines pivotal moments and trends, illustrating how markets, firms, and industries are fundamentally intertwined with political and social developments. This collection is essential for understanding the nation's economic history.
Albert J. Churella chronicles the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad within the context of social, economic, and technological changes of nineteenth- and twentieth-century America. The story of the PRR illuminates broad themes in U.S. history, including labor relations, the relationship... číst celé
Presenting a new twist on classic themes of American economic and working- class history, The Long Gilded Age considers the interlocking roles of politics, labor, and internationalism in the ideologies and institutions that emerged at the turn of the twentieth century. číst celé
Richly illustrated with archival photos, this comprehensive study of the American department store industry traces the changing economic and political contexts that brought about the decline of downtown shopping districts and the rise of big-box stores and suburban malls.