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OverviewThis study of Ferranti in its last six years of a long history provides a detailed exposition of the British and American businessmen who combined to terminate one of the UK's leading defence electronics firms. Involving action in the Middle East, South Africa and Pakistan, as well as the UK and USA, this highlights the precarious nature of international arms trading. -- . Full Product DetailsAuthor: John F. Wilson , Bethan HirstPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.635kg ISBN: 9780719088391ISBN 10: 0719088399 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 31 May 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Ferranti by the mid-1980s 2. The rise of ISC 3. A step too far? Merger with ISC 4. From honeymoon to divorce 5. Investigations and court cases 6. The rescue strategy 7. The ‘New Ferranti International’ 8. Demise and epilogue Appendix A: The financing of Ferranti, 1890–1993 Appendix B: Profitability and return on capital employed at Ferranti, 1892–1993 Appendix C: Turnover and Employment at Ferranti, 1890–1993 Appendix D: Chairmen and Directors of Ferranti, 1905–93 Bibliography -- .ReviewsTo come Author InformationJohn F. Wilson is Professor and Director of the Newcastle University Business School Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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