The Rise of Cotton Mills in the South

Mitchell, Broadus, 1892-1988Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.8
Word count
408K words
Chapters
41

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English Originals World HistoryFinance and Economics Southern IndustryHistorical ReappraisalCotton MillsSocial ChangeEconomic HistoryAcademic MonographSocial ObservationModern America

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Rise of Cotton Mills in the South by Broadus MitchellAuthor: Mitchell, Broadus, 1892-1988,Language: English, Class: HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production, Release Date: Oct 18, 2011

Editor's review

This book is a monograph by economic historian Broadus Mitchell on the rise of the cotton textile industry in the American South, classified under economic history and production conditions. Its value lies in situating the cotton mill as an industrial form within the broader socioeconomic context of the South, addressing both the advance of industrial development and the South's position in postwar economic transformation; it stands as a foundational text for understanding the early stage of Southern industrialization in the United States. As a Project Gutenberg public-domain e-book, it offers a relatively complete original discussion at low cost, suitable for course reference or background reading. Readers are advised to first grasp the book's chronological thread and regional scope, then attend to the author's judgments on the South's development conditions, avoiding treating the views as definitive conclusions. Because it was written early, its statistical conventions and problematics bear the marks of their time; reading it alongside later economic history research better reveals how discussion of this topic has evolved.

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Reading tips

  1. Begin with the table of contents and introduction to clarify the book's time span and regional focus before proceeding to specific chapters.
  2. Note the key conditions for the rise of Southern cotton mills as you read, and compare them with later economic history accounts.
  3. Treat the book's data as historical material; verify statistical conventions and the year of writing before citing.
  4. For course use, closely read the section on industrial rise and consult other chapters as needed.

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Contents

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FAQ

Does the book's era of writing affect reading? The author, Broadus Mitchell, was born in 1892, and this book is an earlier work of economic history. Its statistical conventions, problematics, and modes of expression bear the marks of their time; readers should treat it as a historical document and read it alongside later research rather than using it directly as contemporary conclusions.
What industry does the book mainly discuss? The book focuses on the rise of cotton textile mills in the American South and falls under economic history and production conditions. It examines the development of cotton mills in the South and their relationship to regional economic conditions, suitable as background reading for understanding the early stage of Southern industrialization.
Can I read it without a background in economics? This is a historical exposition, not a textbook of mathematical economics; basic historical knowledge suffices. However, if you are entirely unfamiliar with U.S. Southern history and industrialization, it is advisable to first acquire relevant general history knowledge, otherwise it will be difficult to grasp the problem context discussed in the book.

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About the author

Mitchell, Broadus, 1892-1988 Author · American · 1892–1988

Broadus Mitchell (1892–1988) was an American economist and historian, best known for his studies of Alexander Hamilton. He long focused on the economic history of the American South, and his representative work, The Rise of Cotton Mills in the South, examines the early development of the southern cotton textile industry, combining economic change with its social context and displaying a style grounded in historical sources and attentive to institutions and regional differences. Only one of his works is currently held in this collection, and public information on the details of his life and his complete writings is limited. Overall, his research offers a valuable perspective for understanding the course of industrialization in the American South and has had some influence in the relevant fields of economic and historical study.