Download or read book The Scottish Hosiery and Knitwear Industry, 1680-1980 written by Clifford Gulvin and published by John Donald. This book was released on 1984 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economic theory of the knitting clothing industry from 1680 to 1980 in Scotland, UK - traces the evolution of the Scottish clothing industry from family-owned small scale industries to large technically-advanced factories; examines economic and social factors affecting technological change; studies the location of industry, work organization, labour relations and welfare of clothing workers; reviews prices, wages, profitability, production, productivity and need for product development. Bibliography, statistical tables.