Saving American Manufacturing : The Fight for Jobs, Opportunity, and National Security.

Cover -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Background -- Chapter 2: Historical Job Losses in Manufacturing -- Chapter 3: Loss of Establishments -- Chapter 4: Observations on Employment and the Number of Establishments -- Chapter 5: Manufacturing Plant Closings by Size -- Chapter 6: Industrial Productionand Industry Output -- Chapter 7: Imports and Balance of Payments -- Chapter 8: Findings, a History of Warnings, and Corrective Policy Actions -- Epilogue -- About the Author -- References -- Index -- Ad Page -- Cover.

In his new book, Bill Killingsworth documents the decline of economicand intellectual wealth caused by the loss of U.S. Manufacturing.His thought provoking analysis of this empirical dataleads us back to the answers to save ourselves and generationsto come. --Rick Jarman, President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer, National Center for Manufacturing SciencesExceptional book--timely and insightful. His analysis is spot on,examples persuasive, and recommendations worth considerationat the highest level. A call to action we cannot ignore. --JamesRogers, Major General (Retired), U.S. ArmyDrawing on his extensive experience, thorough research and obvioussense of responsibility, Dr. Killingsworth provides a comprehensiveand provocative case for the importance of Americanmanufacturing. This timely work should be required readingfor anyone engaged with forming or leading economic policy.--Ralph L. Resnick, President and Executive Director,NCDMM, Founding Director, America MakesDr. Killingsworth presents clear arguments as to why manufacturingis essential to the United States, and how our nation cancapture, benefit, and drive the future of the world economy viaembracing global concepts of manufacturing and taking the leadon innovating its future. --Thomas R. Kurfess, PhD, PE, Professorand HUSCO/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in FluidPower and Motion Control, George W. Woodruff School ofMechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Killingsworth paints one of the most definitive pictures of whathas been happening over the last several years in the U.S. manufacturingsector. His statistical analysis and compelling anecdotalevidence contribute invaluable insights for scholars and policymakersalike. This is a must-read in Washington and around thecountry. --Neal Orringer, Vice President, Alliances and Partnerships,3DSYSTEMS.

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