Vauxhall Motors and the Luton economy, 1900-2002

This book traces the rise and decline of the once mighty company, Vauxhall, which in the third quarter of the twentieth century dominated the Luton economy.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: HOLDEN, LEN
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [S.l.] : BEDFORDSHIRE HISTORICAL R, 2003.
Edición:1ST ED.
Temas:
Vauxhall Motors Limited > History.
Vauxhall Motors Limited.
1900-1999
Automobile industry and trade > Economic aspects > England > Luton.
Automobile industry and trade > Economic aspects.
Economic history.
Luton (England) > Economic conditions > 20th century.
England > Luton.
Electronic books.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front cover
  • Contents
  • List of Plates
  • List of Tables and Charts
  • Acknowledgements
  • Abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • Part One
  • 1 The Evolution of Vauxhall: The 1890s to 1925
  • 2 The American Takeover of Vauxhall
  • 3 The Rise of Vauxhall to the 'Big Six': 1930-1950
  • 4 Financial, Marketing and Export Strategies
  • 5 Management and Labour Relations to 1929
  • 6 The Bartlett Years: Industrial Relations Policies 1929-1950
  • 7 The Growth of Luton: From Hats to Cars
  • 8 Vauxhall and the Luton Economy to the 1950s
  • Part Two
  • 9 Vauxhall and Luton 1950-1970: Boom and Affluence
  • 10 Acme to Nadir: The Decline of Vauxhall in Luton 1970-2003
  • Appendix A: Managing Directors of Vauxhall
  • Appendix B: Luton and Bedford Companies referred to in the book
  • Appendix C: Explanation of Conference Terms
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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