British Industry. Change and development in the twentieth century

Topics:

  • Name Business & industrial history general studies

Countries:

Library:

Notes:

First published 1961. Discusses major changes in British economy since around 1900, in particular change and composition of industrial output; size, structure, ownership patterns and location of industry; three technical influences - 1] energy consumption and how facilitated; 2] organised research; 3] new materials and processes including automation; 4] non technical influences - 1] role of state and 2]role of international trade;