Poiesis

Poiesis

Manufacturing in Classical Athens

Acton, Peter

Oxford University Press Inc

12/2014

408

Dura

Inglês

9780199335930

15 a 20 dias

668

Descrição não disponível.
Foreword ; Table of Contents ; Acknowledgements ; Chapter 1: Introduction ; A. Athens, the Manufacturing City ; B. Original Sources ; i. Ancient Literature ; ii. Archaeology and Epigraphy ; C. Methodology ; i. Embeddedness and Empirical Analysis ; ii. Theories of Firm Size ; iii. The Theory of Competitive Advantage ; iv. Competitive Advantage and Industry Structure ; v. Applying the Competitive Advantage Framework ; Chapter 2: Industry Formation ; A. Early Manufacturing ; B. Homer and the Households of the Rich ; C. Hesiod and the Peasant Economy ; D. Empirical Evidence ; i. Metalworking ; ii. Leatherwork ; iii. Cosmetics and Perfumes ; iv. Textiles ; E. Supply and Demand in a Competitive Market ; Chapter 3: The Pottery Industry ; A. The Evidence ; i. Original Texts ; ii. Pots ; iii. Potteries and Kilns ; iv. Stamps and Graffiti ; v. Vase Paintings ; B. Industry and Workshop Size ; C. Labour Force ; i. The Process of Making Pots ; ii. Staffing Needs ; iii. Justifying a Full-Time Team ; D. Bases for Differentiation ; E. Subsequent Changes in Competitive Dynamics and Industry Structure ; F. Summary ; Chapter 4: Mining, Metals and Armour ; A. Mining ; B. Ore Processing ; C. General Metalworking ; D. Jewellery and Ornaments ; E. Coinage ; F. Bronze Armour ; G. Shield Manufacture ; H. Knives ; I. Summary ; Chapter 5: Textiles, Clothing and Footwear ; A. Textiles and Clothing ; i. Spinning and Weaving ; ii. Scouring and Finishing ; B. Footwear ; i. Tanning ; ii. Shoemaking ; C. Summary ; Chapter 6: Woodworking ; A. Furniture ; B. General and Specialised Woodworking Segments ; C. Boat Building ; i. The Trireme: Development and Configuration ; ii. Responsibility for Building Triremes ; iii. Manufacturing: the Hull ; iv. Manufacturing: Components ; v. Shipbuilding and Supplying Industries ; D. Summary ; Chapter 7: Construction Industries ; A. Public Buildings ; B. Monumental Statues ; C. Private Housing and Infrastructure ; D. Summary ; Chapter 8: Food, Drink and Personal Care ; A. Agricultural Products ; i. The Athenian Diet ; ii. Processing ; iii. Food Service ; B. Cosmetics, Perfumes and Medicines ; C. Summary ; Chapter 9: Athens' Manufacturers ; A. Citizen Investors ; B. Citizen Craftsmen ; C. Women ; D. Foreign Residents ; E. Slaves ; Coda ; Athenian Currency ; Appendix: Quantifying Manufacturing Preparation ; A. Supply Analysis ; B. Demand Analysis ; Secondary Sources ; Photo Credits ; Index