The Factory - A Social History of Work and Technology (Hardcover)

The book goes beyond the assembly line to examine the physical environment of the industrial landscape. What machines are used to make cars and computer chips? Who are the people who make the products? When did robots replace humans on the assembly line? Why are factories configured the way they are? The Factory: A Social History of Work and Technology answers these questions and more, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look into the wonders of mass production. The book traces the history of the factory from the first small cottage workshop through the Industrial Revolution to the large, clean room it is today. It also examines the people behind the machines and how their roles have been defined by the design of factory buildings. Lastly, it illustrates the broader world of industrialization in relation to the effects it has had on workers and the consumer society that feeds it. Appeals to readers interested in world history, industrial tourism, and the robotics industry Explains the significance of the factory to American history and culture Tells the story of American factory work through spaces and objects Details how factory buildings have evolved over the years

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Publishing Group
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	History of Human Spaces
Release date:	December 2018
Authors:	Allison Marsh
Dimensions:	163 x 242 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	165
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-5332-6
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial, etc > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Manufacturing industries > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	1-4408-5332-0
Barcode:	9781440853326

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