On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures
On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures By Charles Babbage
2012 | 147 Pages | ISBN: 1290306559 | PDF | 1 MB
2012 | 147 Pages | ISBN: 1290306559 | PDF | 1 MB
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.Book DescriptionIn this eminently readable historical account, Charles Babbage surveys manufacturing practices including printing and publishing, and discusses the political, moral and economic factors affecting them. His scientific analysis and promotion of mechanisation and efficient 'division of labour' still resonate strongly for modern industrial engineering and manufacturing industries. [C:\Users\Microsoft\Documents\Calibre Library]