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portada The Instinct Of Workmanship, And The State Of Industrial Arts
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
222
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9x15.2x1.3 cm
ISBN13
9789371775885

The Instinct Of Workmanship, And The State Of Industrial Arts

Veblen, Thorstein (Author) · Alpha Edition · Paperback

The Instinct Of Workmanship, And The State Of Industrial Arts - Veblen, Thorstein

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Synopsis "The Instinct Of Workmanship, And The State Of Industrial Arts"

A provocative rescue of a forgotten classic: Thorstein Veblen s sharp, humane inquiry into the instincts that drive production and the fate of industrial arts. In The Instinct Of Workmanship, And The State Of Industrial Arts, Veblen traces the evolution of craftsmanship and the work ethic philosophy from pre-industrial ateliers to mass production, offering a sustained craftsmanship analysis that still cuts to the heart of modern labor and production insights. Combining economic sociology and cultural critique, he explores how the industrial revolution impact reshaped historical industrial practices, pitting workmanship against mechanized efficiency and exposing the tensions of craftsmanship vs industrialization. Readable and richly argued, Veblen s economic theories illuminate why societies value certain kinds of work, how habits of industry form, and what is lost when production becomes divorced from skill and pride. This edition out of print for decades and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure: annotated, cleanly set, and designed for both casual readers curious about early 20th-century industry and classic literature collectors seeking a definitive copy. If you prize incisive thought on labor, production, and the social roots of industry, this essential work revives Veblen s voice for a new age of industrial arts debate.

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