The Human Side of Mining Engineering: An Address (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Furman Kemp

 
9780265751718: The Human Side of Mining Engineering: An Address (Classic Reprint)

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Synopsis

Hard-hitting ideas on leading mining communities with people in mind .

This collection presents historic commencement addresses that explore how managers can balance profit with the well‑being and dignity of workers.

Grounded in the human side of engineering, the talks discuss practical ways to improve life in mining towns, from housing and wages to safety, job security, and fair treatment. They frame mining as a civic duty that shapes communities, highlighting leadership that listens to workers and treats them as citizens, not just employees.
  • How mining leadership can align business goals with worker welfare and community life
  • Ways to improve job security, housing, and fair pay in hard‑rock industries
  • Ideas on safety, discipline, and recognizing good work without sacrificing humanity
  • Historical perspectives on management, profits, and the social responsibilities of miners
Ideal for readers interested in the history of mining, industrial leadership, and the human side of engineering.

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9781527722743: The Human Side of Mining Engineering

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ISBN 10:  1527722740 ISBN 13:  9781527722743
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024
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