Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Link ID 120109
Title Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Url http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/145/
Description Description, historic development and current situation of sweatshops, of which those related to the textile industry are the most notorious. Links to related sites. Authors: Peter Liebhold and Harry Rubenstein.
Category Textiles and Nonwovens > Resources > History > Industry
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Date Jul 19, 2006
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