Manufacturing the Future: A History of Western Electric

Jefferson R Cowie · Stephen B. Adams · Orville R. Butler

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Preface Introduction 1. Before the Bell: 1869-82 2. In Bell's world, but not of it: 1882-1900 3. Systems of managing and managing of systems: 1900-25 4. Heard round the world: 1925-50 5. Defense and social contracts: 1950-72 6. A shock to the system: 1972-84 7. Epilogue: 1984-95 Conclusion: 'no ordinary company'.

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