Book Description: Jute No More Transforming Dundee Jim Tomlinson February 1, 2011 Genre: Non-Fiction, History, Technology, Social Sciences Synopsis: In "Jute No More Transforming Dundee [Your Name] delves into the evolution of technology and its impact on society, focusing on the transformation of Dundee, Scotland's jute manufacturing capital, into a modern city of discovery. The book explores the challenges faced by the predominantly female workforce in the industry and the social and political reverberations of industrial decline. Richly illustrated with over 60 images, the book tells a remarkable story of urban transformation and its effects on jobs, the physical environment, social life, culture, and politics. Chapter 1: The Rise of Juteopolis The Victorian era drew to a close, and Dundee was hailed as the world's jute manufacturing capital, earning the nickname "Juteopolis. " However, behind this success lay a harsh working environment and low wages for the female workforce. This chapter examines the appalling social distress that resulted from these conditions and how they contributed to the city's decline. Chapter 2: The Decline of Jute As the present century dawned, Dundee began to transform itself into a new city, shedding its title of "Juteopolis" and embracing biosciences and computer games as the new drivers of the economy.

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