First published in the mid-19th century, La Mairie Pratique has established itself as an essential guide for mayors and municipal councilors. A veritable manual of local administration, this book aimed to simplify the complex responsibilities of elected officials,…...
The "General Review of Electricity," the organ of the Union of Electricity Unions, is an emblematic publication that has marked the history of the electricity industry in France. Directed by J. Blondin and written by Alfred Soulier, this journal played a role...
In September 1980, the 6th National Meetings of Chantilly, organized by the Center for Research in Industrial Economics of the University of Paris XIII and the Association for the Development of Studies on the Firm and Industry (ADEFI), brought together experts...
In his work "Industry, or Political, Moral and Philosophical Discussions in the Interest of Men Engaged in Useful and Independent Work", Claude-Henri de Saint-Simon argues for an industrial society that would replace the old order with a system based on merit,...
Between 1875 and 1911, Le Panthéon de l'Industrie chronicled French industrialization, exploring its key figures and innovations. This weekly newspaper, edited by C. Georges, became a showcase for the dynamism and ambition of French entrepreneurs...
The "Journal des mines: special organ of the mining and metallurgical industry in France and abroad" is an emblematic publication that has marked the industrial history of France. Under the direction of Henri Cozic, this newspaper has positioned itself...
Published in 1978, The Computer, Master or Servant? by Denys Banssillon explores the societal and economic challenges of the rise of computing. With a preface by René Monory, Minister of Industry at the time, this book is aimed at both experts and laypeople, questioning...
The Union of Ladies of the Post Office, Telegraphs and Telephones, a monthly magazine published by a group of female employees under the direction of Mr. Marius Simont, has made history in the struggle for women's rights in the…...
In 1935, the French Society of Electricians organized a memorable ceremony to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Marcel Deprez's experiments and Lucien Gaulard's work. This commemoration was marked by a solemn session at the National Conservatory of…...
The computerization of businesses has long been perceived as a massive investment that does not lead to the expected productivity gains. This paradox, attributed to Solow, was revived by the particularly strong growth in the United States in the second half of the 1990s.
