For sale is a rare 1925 first edition of "Personal Leadership in Industry" by David R. Craig and W.W. Charters. Published by McGraw-Hill, this book serves as a fascinating time capsule into the early 20th-century development of industrial psychology and personnel management.
Historical Significance: The authors were pioneers in applying scientific methods to leadership. W.W. Charters, in particular, was a major figure in functionalist education and job analysis. This work was intended to provide a systematic approach for executives and supervisors to lead effectively during the industrial boom of the 1920s.
Listing Details:
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc..
Publication Date: October 1926 (indicated as set up and electrotyped in 1925).
Format: Hardcover.
Niche: Industrial History, Business Management, Dark Academia Decor.