HTY 477 - The American Worker

Examines changes in the world of work during successive phases of capitalist development since the Revolutionary War. Focus on skilled and unskilled labor; the evolving factory system; public policies and effects of technological change; ethnicity, race, and gender on worker responses. Assesses contemporary workplace issues from an historical perspective.

Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

Prerequisites & Notes
HTY 103, HTY 104 or permission.

Credits: 3