Project Gutenberg 2020-02-02 Public domain in the USA. 161 Ford, Henry 1863 1947 Crowther, Samuel 1880 1947 Crowther, S. (Samuel) Voionmaa, Eino 1872 1928 Woionmaa, Eino My life and work. Finnish Elämäni ja työni Johdanto: Mikä on tarkoitus? -- Työ alkaa -- Mitä opin kauppatoimesta -- Todellinen liiketoiminta alkaa -- Valmistuksen ja myynnin salaisuus -- Tuotantotapamme -- Koneet ja miehet -- Koneen hirmuvalta -- Työpalkat -- Miksi ei aina ole hyviä liikeaikoja? -- Kuinka halvaksi tavaran tuotanto voidaan saada? -- Rahat ja tavarat -- Raha: isäntäkö vai palvelija? -- Miksi olla köyhä? -- Traktori ja voimakoneiden käyttö maanviljelyksessä -- Miksikä hyväntekeväisyyttä? -- Rautatiet -- Minkä mitäkin -- Kansanvaltaisuus ja teollisuus -- Mitä voimme odottaa? Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Elämäni ja työni" by Henry Ford and Samuel Crowther is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores Ford's philosophies on work, industry, and societal progress, providing insights from his personal journey in the automotive industry. Through his reflections, readers can expect a discussion on the interplay between industry and society, addressing both personal experiences and broader economic principles. The opening of "Elämäni ja työni" introduces Ford's vision of progress and the purpose of work, emphasizing a belief that true advancement requires understanding the mechanical and industrial aspects of life. Ford argues against the perception that machinery and nature are in opposition, instead suggesting that technology should enhance the quality of life. He reflects on his childhood experiences and formative moments, portraying his commitment not only to the development of automobiles but also to a broader philosophy advocating for smarter and more efficient labor practices that benefit society as a whole. Through his personal anecdotes, the initial chapters set the groundwork for deeper discussions on economic reform and the responsibilities of individuals in contributing to their communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 32.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Industrialists -- United States -- Biography Ford, Henry, 1863-1947 Ford Motor Company -- History Automobile industry and trade -- United States -- History Automobiles -- History Businesspeople -- United States -- Biography HD Text Category: Biographies Category: Business/Management Category: Economics 618319 2025-06-24T10:14:08.362037 text/html 618155 2023-09-26T08:36:18.432371 text/html 299901 2025-06-24T10:14:17.152540 application/epub+zip 308968 2025-06-24T10:14:11.678028 application/epub+zip 294547 2025-06-24T10:14:10.345079 application/epub+zip 493156 2025-06-24T10:14:21.535544 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 471499 2025-06-24T10:14:16.379495 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449443 2022-09-27T17:18:52.216345 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 591831 2025-06-24T10:14:07.872115 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 572119 2024-10-17T16:09:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19851 2025-06-24T10:14:21.700490 application/rdf+xml 10163 2025-06-24T10:14:10.919032 image/jpeg 2595 2025-06-24T10:14:10.631027 image/jpeg 296969 2025-06-24T10:14:08.422075 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia