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British economic and industrial policy since 1979 is examined using a wide range of sources. Was this really «new», revival of earlier approaches or a rigorous extension of the IMF-imposed policies on the 1974-79 Labour Government? The question is asked: Was the creation of a large pool of unemployed labour necessary for reshaping the economy or was the aim to secure fundamental changes in the relations between capital and organised labour? Due to setbacks suffered by trade unions in the 1980s with factory closures and major job losses, the author questions Labour's motives in softening any meaningful opposition to the Conservatives, supporting ERM in 1990, reducing the role of trade unions in the Party itself and retaining key policies of the Thatcher era especially its trade union laws.
"Die Zukunft erfinden" ist ein Manifest für das Leben nach dem Kapitalismus. Gegen die Konfusion, die politisch links wie rechts herrscht, wenn es darum geht, unsere High-Tech-Welt zu verstehen, stellt sich das Buch der Aufgabe, das emanzipatorische und zukunftsorientierte Potential der heutigen Gesellschaften zurückzuerobern. Statt einer komplizierten Zukunft auszuweichen, zielen Nick Srnicek und Alex Williams auf eine postkapitalistische Ökonomie, die es erlaubt, die Lebensbedingungen der Menschen zu verbessern, die Arbeit abzuschaffen und Technologien zu entwickeln, die unsere Freiheiten erweitern. Die Theoretiker des Akzelerationismus haben in "Die Zukunft erfinden" ihre Thesen aus de...
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This book presents a comprehensive treatment of both functional and decorative textiles used in the automotive industry including seat covers, headliners, airbags, seat belts and tyres. Written in a clear, concise style it explains material properties and the way in which they influence manufacturing processes as well as providing practical production details.The subject treatment cuts across the disciplines of textile chemistry, fabric and plastics technology and production engineering. Environmental effects and recycling are also covered. It is aimed at the design and process engineer in industry as well as researchers in universities and colleges. Quality engineers will also benefit from the book's sections on identifying problems and material limitations.
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