Publisher's Synopsis
Following other booklets in the "Checkpoints" series, this book sets out information about how industry has developed, what it is and what it does. It is well illustrated, and encourages students to think about and discuss the issues raised.;The book provides a brief sketch of industrial change in Britain over the last 50 years, introduces students to the different types of business organization, and looks forward to the position of British industry in the European Community, with reference to the changes to come into effect in 1992.;It also examines the Nationalization /Privatization debate, the role of the Trades Unions, the place of women in industry, and the impact of industry on the environment.
