The Australian Army Uniform and the Government Clothing Factory: Innovation in the Twentieth Century

Author:   Anneke van Mosseveld
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
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9783319890722


Pages:   269
Publication Date:   04 June 2019
Format:   Paperback
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The Australian Army Uniform and the Government Clothing Factory: Innovation in the Twentieth Century


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This book reveals the business history of the Australian Government Clothing Factory as it introduced innovative changes in the production and design of the Australian Army uniform during the twentieth century. While adopting a Schumpeterian interpretation of the concept of innovation, Anneke van Mosseveld traces the driving forces behind innovation and delivers a comprehensive explanation of the resulting changes in the combat uniform. Using an array of archival sources, this book displays details of extensive collaborations between the factory, the Army and scientists in the development of camouflage patterns and military textiles. It uncovers a system of intellectual property management to protect the designs of the uniform, and delivers new insights into the wider economic influences and industry linkages of the Government owned factory.

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Author:   Anneke van Mosseveld
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783319890722


ISBN 10:   3319890727
Pages:   269
Publication Date:   04 June 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Military Uniforms and the Making of a National Industry.- Chapter 3. The Government Takes Control.- Chapter 4. The Clothing and Woollen Cloth Factories Following the First World War.- Chapter 5. The Clothing Factory during the 1930s and the Second World War.- Chapter 6. Building a New Clothing Factory – 1950s to 1971.- Chapter 7. Science Takes Command.- Chapter 8. Driving Forces of Military Innovation.- Chapter 9. Military Control over Intellectual Property.- Chapter 10. The Government Relinquishes Control.- Chapter 11. Conclusions.- Epilogue.- Appendices.- Index

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Anneke van Mosseveld is Adjunct Research Fellow in the School of Humanities at the University of New England, Australia. She was previously engaged in industry development with the Australian, United States, German and Netherlands governments and has produced industry studies for government organisations, multinational companies and financial institutions. The research leading to this book received the prestigious 2017 C.E.W. Bean prize (postgraduate division).

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