Planning in Practice (Paperback)

Ely Devons

ISBN 10: 1107617073 / ISBN 13: 9781107617070

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. Ely Devons (191367) was a British economist and statistician who made notable contributions to a variety of areas. Originally published in 1950, this book contains a study of the way in which the Ministry of Aircraft Production planned production during the Second World War. Based upon Devons' firsthand experience within the planning division of the Ministry, the text forms a highly personal record of the ways in which production was planned, incorporating criticisms and judgements where necessary. A linear historical perspective is avoided, in favour of a systematic approach focusing on various aspects of the production process in turn. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British aircraft production and military history. This 1950 book studies the way in which the Ministry of Aircraft Production planned production during the Second World War. Based on the personal experience of economist and statistician Ely Devons, this book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British aircraft production and military history. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Planning in Practice (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107617073
• ISBN 13: 9781107617070
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Ely Devons (1913–67) was a British economist and statistician who made notable contributions to a variety of areas. Originally published in 1950, this book contains a study of the way in which the Ministry of Aircraft Production planned production during the Second World War. Based upon Devons' firsthand experience within the planning division of the Ministry, the text forms a highly personal record of the ways in which production was planned, incorporating criticisms and judgements where necessary. A linear historical perspective is avoided, in favour of a systematic approach focusing on various aspects of the production process in turn. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British aircraft production and military history.

Book Description

This 1950 book studies the way in which the Ministry of Aircraft Production planned production during the Second World War. Based on the personal experience of economist and statistician Ely Devons, this book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British aircraft production and military history.