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In *The Capitalist Philosophers*, Andrea Gabor chronicles the rise of American business by examining the lives, ideas, and influence of key industrial managers, sociologists, and psychologists. Through biographical sketches of figures like Frederick Winslow Taylor, the book shows how their theories of efficiency, organization, and human behavior forged the structure and culture of United States corporations. Gabor highlights the intersection of history, industry, and management thought, revealing why the contemporary business world bears the marks of these early intellectual pioneers.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: Andrea Gabor
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