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Routledge - British Cotton Textiles: Maturity and Decline

Name: Routledge - British Cotton Textiles: Maturity and Decline
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the historical evolution of the industry that defined Britain as an industrial nation. This Routledge publication provides a deep look into the cotton textiles sector, tracing its journey from its peak in the late nineteenth century through to the end of the twentieth century. By focusing on the owners and managers of cotton businesses, this book explains how these leaders mobilized financial resources and navigated shifting industry structures. It examines their specific attitudes toward new technology and how they responded to the pressures of a changing global market. This study moves beyond simple explanations of decline. Instead, it investigates the origins of the problems that forced the industry into a period of transition. It is an essential resource for those interested in business and economic history, offering a detailed perspective on how a dominant global industry managed its resources and faced international competition.

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Traces the historical timeline of the British cotton industry from its late nineteenth-century peak to the end of the twentieth century.

Analyzes the management strategies of business owners, specifically how they mobilized financial resources to support their operations.

Examines the relationship between industry leadership and their responses to evolving technology and industry structures.

Provides insight into how cotton businesses reacted to the challenges and pressures of global markets.

Investigates the root causes of industry decline rather than focusing solely on lost competitiveness.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138223883
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 23 May 2017
Listed Since: 02 September 2016

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