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From The American System To Mass Production, 18001932: The Development Of Manufacturing Technology In The United States (Studie
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David A. Houndshell'S Widely Acclaimed History Explores The American Genius For Mass Production And Races Its Origins In The Nineteenthcentury American System Of Manufacture.Previous Writers On The American System Have Argued That The Technical Problems Of Mass Production Had Been Solved By Armsmakers Before The Civil War. Drawing Upon The Extensive Business And Manufacturing Records If Leading American Firms, Hounshell Demonstrates That The Diffusion Of Arms Production Technology Was Neither As Fast Now As Smooth As Had Been Assumed. Exploring The Manufacture Of Sewing Machines And Furniture, Bicycles And Reapers, He Shows That Both The Expression Mass Production And The Technology That Lay Behind It Were Developments Of The Twentieth Century, Attributable In Large Part To The Ford Motor Company.Hounshell Examines The Importance Of Individuals In The Diffusion And Development Of Production Technology And The Central Place Of Marketing Strategy In The Success Of Selected American Manufacturers. Whereaas Ford Was The Seedbed Of The Assembly Line Revolution, It Was General Motors That Initiated A New Era With Its Introduction Of The Annual Model Change. With The New Marketing Strategy, The Technology Of The Changeover Became Of Paramount Importance. Hounshell Chronicles How Painfully Ford Learned This Lesson And Recounts How The Successful Mass Production Of Automobiles Led To The Establishment Of An Ethos Of Mass Production, To An Era In Which Propoments Of Fordism Argued That Mass Production Would Solve All Of America'S Social Problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'From the American System to Mass Production, 1800-1932'? A: The book explores the evolution of manufacturing technology in the United States, tracing the origins of mass production back to the American system of manufacture in the nineteenth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is David A. Hounshell, a historian known for his research on manufacturing technology.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 1, 1985.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 440 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic research, particularly in the fields of economics and industrial history.
- Q: What specific manufacturing technologies are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various manufacturing technologies, including those used in sewing machines, furniture, bicycles, and automobiles.
- Q: How does the author address the concept of mass production? A: Hounshell examines the development of mass production and argues that it was significantly influenced by the Ford Motor Company and General Motors.
- Q: What historical period does this book cover? A: The book covers the historical period from 1800 to 1932.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.