Industry and Civilization

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Identifier: JML.MS1133.Utley.1940
Barcode: JML.MS1133.Utley.1940
Title: Industry and Civilization
Description: Text of a paper delivered to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. The paper "Industry and Civilization" by S. Wells Utley discusses the historical importance and societal contributions of industry. Utley criticizes contemporary attitudes that belittle industrial achievements and emphasizes that industry has been fundamental in the progress of civilizations by creating surplus wealth, driving cultural advancements, and opposing war. The paper underscores the necessity of preserving industrial freedom and warns against increasing government intervention.
Date: 19 January 1940
Creator: Utley, S. Wells
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Utley, S. Wells; Industrialism -- achievements; Industrialism -- freedom
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Utley, S. Wells; George M. Jones Library Association