The Scottish Hosiery and Knitwear Industry, 1680-1980

• Author(s): Clifford Gulvin,
• Publisher: J. Donald Publishers
• Pages: 163
• ISBN_10: 0859761207
  ISBN_13: 9780859761208
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / Industries / Fashion & Textile Industry , Business & Economics / Commerce ,

Description:... Economic theory of the knitting clothing industry from 1680 to 1980 in Scotland, UK - traces the evolution of the Scottish clothing industry from family-owned small scale industries to large technically-advanced factories; examines economic and social factors affecting technological change; studies the location of industry, work organization, labour relations and welfare of clothing workers; reviews prices, wages, profitability, production, productivity and need for product development. Bibliography, statistical tables.