A History of the Work Concept: From Physics to Economics

Author:   Agamenon R. E. Oliveira
Publisher:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Volume:   24
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9789401779180


Pages:   239
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
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Author:   Agamenon R. E. Oliveira
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Volume:   24
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   4.102kg
ISBN:  

9789401779180


ISBN 10:   940177918
Pages:   239
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Preface by Raffaele Pisano.- Introduction.- Chapter 1: Theoretical Framework.- Marxism.- Genetic epistemology.- Ecological economics.- Theory of history and general historiography.- Science historiography.- PART I: The Conceptual Genesis.- Chapter 2: The Conceptual Basis To Work Studies.- Historical character of physical concepts construction.- The evolution of space concepts.- The development of time concept.- The concept of force and its controversies.- The concept of mass.- Chapter 3: The Ideas Of Work And Energy In Mechanics.- General considerations.- The work concept and its formalization.- The development of virtual works principle.- The least action principle.- The energy conservation principle.- Chapter 4: The Rational Mechanics Dilemma.- A brief history of mechanics in physical context.- Mechanics formalization in XVIIIth century.- Lagrangian mechanics.- Laplacian project and rational mechanics.- Empirical knowledge of machines manufactors.- PART II: The Instrumental Genesis.- Chapter 5: Lazare Carnot General Theory Of Machines.- Lazare Carnot: scientific and political career.- Science and French Revolution.- The mechanics of Lazare Carnot.- Work concept in Carnot´s mechanics.- Carnot´s memoir of 1779.- Carnot´s memoir of 1781.- Chapter 6: The “Fundamental Principles Of Equilibrium And Motion” Of Lazare Carnot.- Chapter 7: The Metamorphosis Of Work Concept And Its Incorporation To Economic Thought.- The conservation of living forces principle.- Coulomb and the work as a form to overcome a passive resistance.- Navier and work as a mechanical currency.- Coriolis and the work as a measurement of machines´ operation.- Poncelet´s contribution to applied and industrial mechanics.- Chapter 8: Conclusion.- References.

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