The Psychology of Industry

First published in 1921 and revised here in 1947, The Psychology of Industry was intended to make available for the ordinary person, rather than specialists in either psychology or economics, the results of recent experimental work in psychology at the time, so far as these had a direct bearing on problems of industry and commerce. The revised edition intended to emphasize principles, rather than details, to bring out the relation of psychology to economics, and of education to industry. Stress is also laid on the new urgency which the Second World War had given to many of the problems discussed. Today it can be read in its historical context.
This book is a re-issue originally published in 1921. The language used is a reflection of its era and no offence is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this re-publication.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. The Mental Capital of a Nation 3. General Capacity and Special Aptitudes 4. Vocational Guidance and Selection 5. Scientific Mental Engineering 6. Efficiency of Work 7. The Study of Fatigue 8. Work and Rest Periods 9. Economy of Movement and Method in Learning 10. Other Factors Influencing Efficiency of Work 11. Advertising and Display 12. The Art of the Salesman 13. Conclusion. Appendices. Index.

About the author

Sir James Drever (1873-1950) was a Scottish psychologist and academic who was a pioneer in experimental psychology. He served as President of the British Psychological Society in 1926 and was knighted in 1938.

Product details

• Authors: Drever James
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 02.02.2026
• EAN: 9781032931517
• ISBN: 978-1-032-93151-7
• No. of pages: 164
• Series: Psychology Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; PSYCHOLOGY / Industrial & Organizational Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Experimental Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / History, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Occupational and industrial psychology, Occupational & industrial psychology, Psychological theory & schools of thought