Fields, factories and workshops : or, Industry combined with agriculture and…
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"Fields, Factories and Workshops" by P. Kropotkin is a socio-economic treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the integration of agriculture, industry, and manual labor, advocating for a decentralized approach to production that marries agricultural practices with industrial ones. It emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency in nations and promotes a harmonious relationship between different types of labor within communities. The opening of the book includes a reflective preface where
Kropotkin discusses the revisions he made for the new edition, drawing from recent evidence and contemporary economic trends to support his arguments. He outlines the past and present conditions of industries and agriculture, noting a significant shift from specialization to a desire for integrated labor. Kropotkin highlights the role of small industries, advancements in agriculture, and the pressing need for education that combines scientific knowledge with practical skills, setting the stage for a broader discussion on the interdependence of various sectors within the economy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz, 1842-1921 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13035890 |
| Title | Fields, factories and workshops : or, Industry combined with agriculture and brain work with manual work |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fields,_Factories,_and_Workshops |
| Credits | Turgut Dincer, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production |
| Subject | Economics |
| Subject | Agriculture -- Economic aspects |
| Subject | Industries |
| Subject | Technical education |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64353 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 622 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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