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THE THROW-AWAY WORKER: USE (AND ABUSE) OF CHINESE IMMIGRANTS IN DEVELOPING CANADA'S RAILROADS

Abstract: This 6-page paper provides an outline discussing the use of Chinese immigrants in developing Canadian railroads in the late 19th century. The discussion focuses on the economics and sociological reasons why the Chinese were used for the dangerous and dirtiest jobs. Annotated bibliography lists 8 sources.


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Subcatagory: Canadian Studies


 

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