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Successful Living in This Machine Age (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Filene, Edward A.

 
9781330267752: Successful Living in This Machine Age (Classic Reprint)

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Hook line: A clear guide to living well in a mass-production world, with practical ideas for buyers, workers, and families.

This thoughtful update explains how mass production changes daily life and the choices people must make to thrive. It explains the idea that production for the masses can free people to pursue education, culture, and meaningful work, when business leaders factor the buying power and well‑being of everyone into planning. The book discusses how wages, consumption, credit, and unemployment fit together in a modern economy, and how families and communities can adapt to a world built on large-scale production.



Written for readers who want to understand the machine age without losing sight of human needs, it blends economic insight with practical guidance for adjustment, cooperation, and responsible citizenship. The author argues that successful living requires conscious choices, a clear view of economic forces, and a willingness to rethink old formulas in light of new technologies and social realities.




  • How mass production redefines work, wages, and buying power

  • How individuals and families can adapt to rapid industrial change

  • Why social planning and consumer understanding matter in a prospering economy

  • Strategies for balancing personal goals with the needs of a larger society



Ideal for readers curious about economics, social change, and practical living in a modern economy.


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