Isbn: 9781025401409 - men and rubber (5 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Men and Rubber' is a compelling first-hand account of the rise of the global rubber industry through the eyes of one of its most influential pioneers, Harvey Samuel Firestone. Part autobiography and part business manifesto, the work chronicles the evolution of transportation and manufacturing during a pivotal era in American industrial history. Firestone details the challenges and triumphs of building a corporate empire from the ground up, offering profound insights into the philosophy of leadership, innovation, and the spirit of competition.Beyond the technicalities of tire production, the book explores the personal relationships and collaborations that shaped the modern world, including Firestone's well-known associations with figures like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Through reflections on business ethics and the importance of perseverance, Firestone provides a roadmap for success that remains relevant to students of commerce and history alike. 'Men and Rubber' serves as both a historical record of the automotive revolution and a testament to the vision required to transform a raw material into a cornerstone of global infrastructure. Readers will find a unique perspective on the grit and determination that defined the early 20th-century American dream.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "Men and Rubber" is a compelling first-hand account of the rise of the global rubber industry through the eyes of one of its most influential pioneers, Harvey Samuel Firestone. Part autobiography and part business manifesto, the work chronicles the evolution of transportation and manufacturing during a pivotal era in American industrial history. Firestone details the challenges and triumphs of building a corporate empire from the ground up, offering profound insights into the philosophy of leadership, innovation, and the spirit of competition.Beyond the technicalities of tire production, the book explores the personal relationships and collaborations that shaped the modern world, including Firestone's well-known associations with figures like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. Through reflections on business ethics and the importance of perseverance, Firestone provides a roadmap for success that remains relevant to students of commerce and history alike. "Men and Rubber" serves as both a historical record of the automotive revolution and a testament to the vision required to transform a raw material into a cornerstone of global infrastructure. Readers will find a unique perspective on the grit and determination that defined the early 20th-century American dream.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…