{"product_id":"philadelphia-workers-in-a-changing-gladys-l-palmer-9781512805109","title":"Philadelphia Workers in a Changing Economy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of what has happened to the ways in which Philadelphians make a living. It describes the impact of the two world wars, the depression, and postwar prosperity on the structure and functioning of the labor market. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhiladelphia Workers in a Changing Economy\u003c\/i\u003e places the findings of a unique research program investigating the problems and conditions of a metropolitan labor market in their historical setting. While the book has special interest for individuals and organizations concerned with the economic welfare of Philadelphia and its environs, its significance is more than local. It compares trends in the nation and in other metropolitan centers with those in Philadelphia. In addition the economic development problems of cities in general and the flexibilities and inflexibilities of an urban labor force in adjusting to a changing economy receive considerable attention. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe statistical data, methodology, and analysis will be of value to regional economists, labor market analysts, and students of manpower problems in major industrial and occupational groups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gladys L. Palmer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1512805106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781512805109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Pennsylvania Press Anniversary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/29\/1956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.03lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d","brand":"Gladys L. Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47001593020671,"sku":"9781512805109","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_76222da5-6934-4137-ab5a-cf6c1d431f35.jpg?v=1751601536","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/philadelphia-workers-in-a-changing-gladys-l-palmer-9781512805109","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}