Productivity and Performance in the Paper Industry Labour, Capital and Technology in Britain and America, 1860-1914 |
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| Author:
| Magee, Gary Bryan |
| Contribution by:
| Feinstein, Charles
O'Brien, Patrick
Supple, Barry
Temin, Peter
Toniolo, Gianni |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Modern Economic History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-89217-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2002 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $56.99 |
Book Description:
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In a significant new contribution to economic history, Dr Magee examines an important British industry which, like many others, declined in relative importance during the period prior to 1914. The author compares Britain's performance in paper-making with its main international rivals of the time, America and Germany, addressing such central subjects as technological change, entrepreneurship and productivity. The book will be invaluable to scholars of economic history as well as those...
More DescriptionIn a significant new contribution to economic history, Dr Magee examines an important British industry which, like many others, declined in relative importance during the period prior to 1914. The author compares Britain's performance in paper-making with its main international rivals of the time, America and Germany, addressing such central subjects as technological change, entrepreneurship and productivity. The book will be invaluable to scholars of economic history as well as those simply interested in paper-making.