An Essay On General Principles Which Regulate The Application Of Machinery To Manufactures

by Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage (1791-1871) was an English mathematician and inventor, best known for designing a mechanical computer called the Analytical Engine. In this essay, first published in 1832, Babbage explores the relationship between machines and labor, and argues that the use of machines can increase efficiency and improve working conditions, but only if they are designed with care and consideration for the needs of workers. This essay is an important...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020958731
• ISBN13: 9781020958731
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"