Adams, Stephen B., 1955-
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Preface page vii Introduction 1 CHAPTER 1 Before the Bell: 1869-1882 14 CHAPTER 2 In Bell's World, but Not of It. 1882-1900 45 CHAPTER 3 Systems of Managing and Managing of Systems: 1900-1925 71 CHAPTER 4 Heard Round the World: 1925-1950 112 CHAPTER 5 Defense and Social Contracts: 1950-1972 148 CHAPTER 6 A Shock to the System: 1972-1984 184 CHAPTER 7 After the Western: 1984-1995 205 Condusion 214 Appendix A: Chief.Executives 219 Appendix B: Company Sales and Employees 220 Notes 225 Bibliographical Essay 251 Index 261