By Nile McClelland
Hardback | 9781138234639 | December 2018 | 392 pages
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This book explores the development of management and technique in Europe from the late medieval period to the early modern period. It provides a comprehensive overview of the ways in which management and technique were used to organize and control production, labor, and resources in a variety of settings, including agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and construction.
The book is divided into three parts. Part One examines the development of management and technique in the late medieval period. It explores the emergence of new forms of organization and control in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. It also examines the impact of these new forms of organization and control on the development of capitalism.
Part Two examines the development of management and technique in the early modern period. It explores the spread of new forms of organization and control to new industries and regions. It also examines the impact of these new forms of organization and control on the development of the modern state.
Part Three examines the legacy of management and technique in the late medieval and early modern periods. It explores the ways in which management and technique have shaped the development of modern society and the modern economy.
This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of management, economics, and history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of management and technique in Europe from the late medieval period to the early modern period.
Reviews
"This is a valuable contribution to the study of management and technique in late medieval and early modern Europe. McClelland provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a rich and detailed account of the development of management and technique in this period. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of management and technique."
Professor Mark Casson, University of Reading
"McClelland's book is a major contribution to the study of management and technique in late medieval and early modern Europe. He provides a comprehensive and well-researched overview of the topic, drawing on a wide range of sources to provide a rich and detailed account of the development of management and technique in this period. This book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of management, economics, and history."
Dr. Catherine Alexander, University of Oxford