9780282136222 - Industrial Efficiency, Vol. 1 of 2: A Comparative Study of Industrial Life in England, Germany and America (Classic Reprint) di Shadwell, Arthur (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book compares industrial life in England, Germany, and the United States, revealing distinct national characteristics that significantly impact industrial efficiency. The author, an experienced observer, spent time in each country, visiting factories and conducting interviews. His detailed descriptions and statistical analysis provide valuable insights into the social and economic conditions that shaped industrial practices in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book explores how national traits, such as German thoroughness, American hustle, and English pragmatism, influenced factory laws, working conditions, wages, and employee relations. By highlighting these differences, the author prompts readers to consider the complex interplay between national character and industrial development, offering valuable lessons for understanding the ongoing evolution of global economies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.