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The Politics of Technology and Jobs: From the Roaring Twenties to the Great Depression

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The Politics of Technology and Jobs is a groundbreaking new book that examines the relationship between technology and employment in the United States from the Roaring Twenties to the Great Depression. This book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the history of technology and its impact on the American economy and society.

Chasing Automation: The Politics of Technology and Jobs from the Roaring Twenties to the Great Society

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	288 pages

Author [Author Name] argues that the of new technologies in the early 20th century led to a fundamental shift in the way that work was organized and performed. This shift, in turn, had a profound impact on the American workforce, leading to widespread unemployment and economic hardship.

[Author Name] draws on a wealth of primary and secondary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the relationship between technology and jobs during this period. He examines the impact of new technologies such as the automobile, the typewriter, and the telephone on the workforce, as well as the government's response to these changes.

The Politics of Technology and Jobs is a timely and important book that sheds new light on the complex relationship between technology and employment. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of technology, the American economy, or the Great Depression.

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"[Author Name] has written a masterful account of the relationship between technology and jobs in the United States from the Roaring Twenties to the Great Depression. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology, the American economy, or the Great Depression." - [Endorsement Name]

"[Author Name] provides a fresh and insightful perspective on the history of technology and its impact on the American economy and society. This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on the Great Depression." - [Endorsement Name]

About the Author

[Author Name] is a professor of history at the University of [University Name]. He is the author of several books on the history of technology and the American economy. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post.