Gilbreth, Franck Bumper

première et unique édition. In-8 (229 x 152 mm) de XI pp., 321 pp., (3) pp. pour le prospectus de l'éditeur.
Cartonnage d'éditeur de percaline grise.



illustration : 171 reproductions et de nombreux schémas.

Urwick & Brech, Scientific management,
p. 126 : «Gilbreth takes his place with Taylor and Gantt as the third point in the triangular foundation on which full science of management was built». -- Histoire générale des techniques V, p. 52.

Exemplaire bien conservé. Article de journal collé sur le contreplat. Dos et mors frottés.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Briquetier autodidacte, Frank Gilbreth (1868-1924) devint ingénieur et le patron de son entreprise. Ce chercheur efficace était parvenu à obtenir un rendement quotidien, par ouvrier, qui passa de 1 000 à 2 700 briques. Il a jeté les bases de l'étude des micro-mouvements en utilisant le cyclographe lumineux de Marey, de façon à les traduire en tracés figuratifs. Sa codification en 46 recommandations et 18 mouvements élémentaires est fondée sur l'ergonomie et la physiologie.
Exemplaire bien conservé. Article de journal collé sur le contreplat. Dos et mors frottés.