1st Edition
An Economic History of the British Building Industry 1815–1979
By C.G. Powell
Copyright 1980
224 Pages
by
Routledge
224 Pages
by
Routledge
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An Economic History of the British Building Industry 1815–1979 (1982) looks at the crucial role the building industry plays in the national economy, not only as a major direct contributor to GNP, but also its effect on a variety of areas from institutional finance to the DIY market. The nature of this effect forms the theme of this study which examines and documents the interplay of new... Read more
1. Buildings in Coketown: 1815–50 2. Masterbuilders and Jerrybuilders: 1815–50 3. Buildings Upward and Outward: 1851–1914 4. Ragged Trousered Philanthropy: the Industry 1851–1914 5. Buildings in Ribbons and Suburbs: 1915–39 6. Men of Sprawl: the Industry 1915–39 7. Buildings in Austerity and Affluence: 1940–73 8. Workhorse Learns to Canter: the Industry 1940–73 9. Epilogue
Biography
C.G. Powell
