Not made in England: The lost art of manufacturing

Engineering is a triumph of the human spirit. So what happens when a nation loses the ability to manufacture the products it consumes? Cultural illiteracy, argues Stephen Bayley

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/not-made-in-england-the-lost-art-of-manufacturing-2278382.html

This is an interesting article and the first one suggested by the course tutor.