Man and Machine Power in War and Reconstruction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James William Petavel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267186754 ISBN 13: 9780267186754

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How to turn vast productive power into real shared prosperity after war.

This concise, thoughtful work examines how modern industry and skilled labor can power reconstruction, reduce poverty, and build a fairer economy.

Written as a series of lectures from the early 20th century, it argues that wealth is created not just by machines, but by how society uses them. It discusses the gaps between productive capacity and actual living standards, and it proposes practical paths—education, organization, and cooperative approaches—to employ people fully and enable lasting recovery. The text also connects rebuilding towns, housing, and agriculture to a broader plan for social and economic reform in a postwar world.

• Grasp how increased production power and better organization could cut poverty after conflict
• Explore ideas for co‑operative labour and training programs that pay with goods and wages
• See debates on education, town planning, and the link between employment and economic health
• Consider reconstruction concepts that link land use, industry, and social welfare

Ideal for readers seeking a historical, policy‑oriented view of postwar economics and reform.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267186754
• ISBN 13: 9780267186754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 177