{"title":"Colleen A. Dunlavy","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of Colleen A. Dunlavy, a distinguished author known for her insightful contributions to the field of History and Military studies. Her writings offer a deep dive into the intricate dynamics of historical developments and military strategy, making them essential reads for enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes thought-provoking titles such as \u003cem\u003eSmall, Medium, Large\u003c\/em\u003e, each meticulously researched and engagingly written. Dunlavy’s expertise shines through in her ability to present complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topics explored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history aficionado seeking detailed analyses or a student delving into military studies, Colleen A. Dunlavy’s books provide valuable insights and a rich reading experience. Discover her work and enhance your knowledge of these fascinating subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"small-medium-large-by-colleen-a-dunlavy-9781509561735","title":"Small, Medium, Large","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe live in a world of seemingly limitless consumer choice. Yet, as every shopper knows without thinking about it, many everyday goods – from beds to batteries to printer paper – are available in a finite number of “standard sizes.” What makes these sizes “standard” is an agreement among competing firms to make or sell products with the same limited dimensions. But how did firms – often hotly competing firms – reach such collective agreements?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn exploring this question, Colleen Dunlavy puts the history of mass production and distribution in an entirely new light. She reveals that, despite the widely publicised model offered by Henry Ford, mass production techniques did not naturally diffuse throughout the U.S. economy. On the contrary, formidable market forces blocked their diffusion. It was only under the cover of collectively agreed-upon, industrywide standard sizes – orchestrated by the federal government – that competing firms were able to break free of market forces and transition to mass production and distribution. Without government promotion of standard sizes, the twentieth-century American variety of capitalism would have looked markedly less “Fordist.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmall, Medium, Large\u003c\/em\u003e will make all of us think differently about the everyday consumer choices we take for granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available as an audiobook.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000743313644,"sku":"9781509561735","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/121eb5ddcc1f76eb460def9b9d8f36da.jpg?v=1763323483"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/colleen-a-dunlavy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}