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The myth that industrialization broke down traditional family ties has long pervaded American society. Professor Hareven, a leading social historian, dispels this myth and illustrates how the family survived and became an active force in the modern factory.

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Students of the family have waited with a good deal of anticipation for this book...The dynamic quality of the story she has to tell is a striking achievement. A readable as well as informative study of the nature of work and of families at the grassroots. -- Carl N. Degler, Stanford University
Students of the family have waited with a good deal of anticipation for this book...The dynamic quality of the story she has to tell is a striking achievement. A readable as well as informative study of the nature of work and of families at the grass roots. -- Carl N. Degler, Stanford University

Family Time and Industrial Time The Relationship

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    A Paperback / softback by Tamara K. Hareven

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      Publisher: University Press of America
      Publication Date: 16/03/1993
      ISBN13: 9780819190260, 978-0819190260
      ISBN10: 0819190268

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The myth that industrialization broke down traditional family ties has long pervaded American society. Professor Hareven, a leading social historian, dispels this myth and illustrates how the family survived and became an active force in the modern factory.

      Trade Review
      Students of the family have waited with a good deal of anticipation for this book...The dynamic quality of the story she has to tell is a striking achievement. A readable as well as informative study of the nature of work and of families at the grassroots. -- Carl N. Degler, Stanford University
      Students of the family have waited with a good deal of anticipation for this book...The dynamic quality of the story she has to tell is a striking achievement. A readable as well as informative study of the nature of work and of families at the grass roots. -- Carl N. Degler, Stanford University

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