"The Evolution of Modern Capitalism: A Study of Machine Production" by J. A. (John Atkinson) Hobson is a historical examination of how machine production reshaped capitalism during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The book looks at how industrial forces changed as a result of new technology, focusing on the connection between industrial science and economic history. The author looks at machinery's effect on industry, paying close attention to how it has affected things like competition, jobs, cities, and the position of women in the workforce. This involves studying how machine production has changed the structure of industry and wider changes to society and labor.
The Evolution of Modern Capitalism: A Study of Machine Production
By J. A. (John Atkinson) Hobson
Explore how the rise of machines drastically changed the business world, impacting everything from jobs and cities to the lives of working women.
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About the AuthorJohn Atkinson Hobson was an English economist and social scientist. Hobson is best known for his writing on imperialism, which influenced Vladimir Lenin, and his theory of underconsumption.
John Atkinson Hobson was an English economist and social scientist. Hobson is best known for his writing on imperialism, which influenced Vladimir Lenin, and his theory of underconsumption.
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