The Negro in Modern Industrial Society: An Analysis of Changes in the Occupations of Negro Workers 1910-1920

Dean Dutcher

First Edition

[African American] [Labor] Dutcher, Dean. The Negro in Modern Industrial Society: An Analysis of Changes in the Occupations of Negro Workers 1910-1920. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1930. Original green wrappers. 8vo. 119 pages. This sociological study by Dean Dutcher, Ph.D. in Social Science at the State Teachers College, Millersville, PA, examines the occupational shifts of Black workers in the United States from 1910 to 1920, a pivotal period that saw increased industrialization and the Great Migration. The book explores the transition of Black labor from agricultural to industrial settings, assessing regional differences, employment challenges, and the socioeconomic factors influencing these changes. It details the impact of migration patterns, education levels, racial discrimination in hiring, and the evolution of job opportunities in urban centers. Additionally, the book provides statistical analysis and charts to illustrate the gains and setbacks in Black employment. Published at the onset of the Great Depression, this study offers a critical perspective on labor trends that would continue to shape African American economic progress throughout the 20th century. Some wear and fading to covers, pages are crisp and clean. Overall very good condition.

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