Description
- Print length: 235 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
- Publication date: 13 April 2015
- Dimensions: 15.24 x 1.4 x 22.86 cm
- ISBN-10: 1107521173
- ISBN-13: 978-1107521179
Explore the vital role of transport labor in shaping global economies from 1750 to 1950 with “Labour in Transport: Histories from the Global South, c.1750–1950.” This collection uncovers the often-overlooked stories of workers across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, detailing their experiences in the age of globalization and capitalism. From Indian boatmen and Mongolian caravanners to Filipino rickshaw drivers and West African postal runners, discover the diverse contributions of those who moved goods and people. These essential histories from the Global South reveal the constitutive part they play in the broader narrative of international labor history. A must-read for understanding economic development and worker experiences worldwide.