Isbn: 9781332350322 - the history of the united pattern makers' association (classic reprint): 1872-1922: 1872-1922 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This historical review of the United Patternmakers Association (UPA) traces the organization's origin, motivations, and development within the broader context of the industrial landscape of the 19th century. The author meticulously examines the social and economic forces that shaped the emergence of patternmaking as a specialized trade, highlighting the challenges faced by patternmakers due to the lack of a distinct identity and recognition within the engineering industry. The book delves into the establishment of the UPA in 1872, shedding light on the pivotal role played by a group of dedicated individuals in addressing the needs of the trade. It explores the challenges and successes encountered by the UPA during its early years, highlighting the significance of sectional unionism and the tensions between the UPA and other established engineering societies. The author also examines the impact of the UPA on the working conditions and wages of patternmakers, demonstrating its role in improving the socio-economic status of its members. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…