Economic History of the American Steel Industry

This book provides a basic outline of the history of the American steel industry, a sector of the economy that has been an important part of the industrial system from the 1830s to 2001.

List of contents

Introduction 2. The Early History: 1830 to 1860 3. The Great Take-Off: 1860 to 1900 4. Growth and Consolidation (Steel 1900-1920) 5. The Twenties 6. The Thirties 7. Steel and World War II 8. The Post-War Period, 1946-1970 9. Troubled Times, 1971-1989 10. Uneasy Stability, 1990-2001 11. Conclusion

About the author

Robert P. Rogers is Associate Professor of Economics at Ashland University, Ohio, USA

Summary

This book provides a basic outline of the history of the American steel industry, a sector of the economy that has been an important part of the industrial system from the 1830s to 2001.

Product details

• Authors: Robert P. Rogers, Robert P. (Ashland University Rogers, Rogers Robert P.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.11.2013
• EAN: 9780415743525
• ISBN: 978-0-415-74352-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Routledge Explorations in Econ; Routledge Explorations in Economic History; Routledge Explorations in Econ
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; Business & Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, Economic history, History of the Americas, Economics of industrial organisation, Economics of industrial organization, Construction and heavy industry, Iron, Steel & Metals Industries