The book adopts a bottom-up perspective, focusing on the family as the primary unit of analysis, thus offering a richer understanding of lived experiences.
It progresses by first introducing wool spinning techniques and their historical context.
Subsequent sections examine the gendered division of labor and the economic dimensions of wool spinning.
A final section analyzes the social impacts, including its role in shaping community identities and social hierarchies.
By delving into historical sources like census records and trade documents, the book paints a vivid picture of wool spinning's influence on social change.