The Human Problems of Industrial Civilization

Mayo, Elton; Roethlisberger, F.J. (Introduction)

Published by The Viking Press, 1966

About this Item

Moderate cover, edge wear. Pages very good. First published in 1933, Mayo discusses the Hawthorne experiments, relating the findings about human relations within the Hawthorne plant to the social environment in the surrounding Chicago area. Addresses concerns w/society's leaders in addition to the masses; growth of ideas in addition to products; and, concern w/social development in addition to a higher standard of living. Quality of life as opposed to economic number crunching. 187 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Human Problems of Industrial Civilization
• Publisher: The Viking Press
• Publication Date: 1966
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: Compass Books Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book