This book is a comprehensive analysis of worker selection and adaptation in various industrial sectors, focusing on fine mechanics in early 20th-century Germany. It examines factors such as technical understanding, age, origin, and physical condition affecting worker performance and accident rates. The text discusses the impact of industrial systems like the Linotype on traditional labor roles, wages, and labor conditions. It also addresses the social and economic implications of technological advancements and their influence on workers' lives, including the role of women and the impact of machine work on health and education. The book is intended for scholars and professionals interested in industrial history, labor studies, and social economics. |