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Hardback. New. Six historical case studies-two from Britain, one each from France and Germany, and two from the United States-illustrate the concept's fascinating development and provide context for the meanings of, and uses for, efficiency today and in the future.
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- Title The Mantra of Efficiency: From Waterwheel to Social Control
- Author Jennifer Karns Alexander
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press
- Date January 25, 2008
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780801886935 / 0801886937
- Weight 1.09 lbs (0.49 kg)
- Dimensions 9.06 x 6.46 x 0.87 in (23.01 x 16.41 x 2.21 cm)
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Themes
- Cultural Region: African
- Library of Congress subjects Industrial efficiency, Technological innovations - History
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007018866
- Dewey Decimal Code 338.064
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- Reference and Research Bk News, 05/01/2008, Page 119
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