Power, Profits, and Patriarchy
Power, Profits, and Patriarchy by William G. Staples, published by Bloomsbury USA on August 7, 2001, is a detailed examination of the Kenrick iron foundry in West Bromwich, England, which has been operational for over two centuries. This edition, consisting of 203 pages, explores the interplay of class, gender, and familial relations that have shaped the firm’s enduring success and influence in the manufacturing industry.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of how societal assumptions have impacted the operations and longevity of the Kenrick foundry. The book delves into the historical context of the business and its significance within the broader themes of infrastructure and technology. By focusing on these dynamics, Staples provides insights into the factors that have contributed to the firm’s prominence in the technical and manufacturing sectors.
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Founded in 1791 and in existence for more than two hundred years, the Kenrick iron foundry of West Bromwich, England produced some of the finest cast-iron hardware ever made. William and Clifford Staples’ goal in studying the Kenrick case is to examine how taken-for-granted assumptions about class, gender, and familial relations contributed to the longevity of the firm.
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