Anthony J. Knowles

Anthony J. Knowles, a Teaching Assistant Professor in Sociology and postdoctoral researcher, explores the industrial histories of the U.S. and Germany's automotive sectors. He dives into how automation impacts labor differently in these countries, shaped by their unique industrial paradigms. Knowles highlights the evolution from Fordism to lean production and discusses challenges in accessing corporate archives. He emphasizes the auto industry's role in economic development and contrasts current shifts, like the transition to electric vehicles.