Isbn: 9780243500673 - the Evolution of Industry (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the key industrial advancements that gave rise to the modern working class. The author begins by dissecting the problems and principles inherent to this evolution, examining the impact of population growth, resource consumption, and technological innovation. They trace the development of industry through various stages, discussing pivotal inventions, changes in organization and government, and the tension between competition and cooperation. The book highlights the increasing power and specialization brought about by the combination movement, drawing parallels to shifts in economic and social thought from individualism toward more communal ideals. Ultimately, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the forces that have shaped the industrial landscape and the resulting impact on labor and society. 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.…