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Reviewed by Frank Mutuma for Readers' Favorite
Manufacture Local by John Gardener explores the critical role manufacturing plays in various aspects of the American way of life, such as the standards of living and national security policy. Becoming self-reliant has been core to the American system since its independence. Draconian laws passed to prevent the colonies from manufacturing played a big part in people taking up arms to fight for independence. The system of being self-reliant worked for America for a long time, and it was this self-reliance that enabled America to save the world during the Second World War. Many people who embrace the Friedman model of unilateral free trade fail to realize that once a country is too dependent on other countries, manufacturing knowledge can easily be lost, and returning such things as jobs back to our country in case of war is an uphill task.
Manufacture Local by John Gardener is a must-read! It not only points out what the problem is but also offers practical solutions to the manufacturing industry, such as removing the existing stigma on students who chose this path of career development. John also suggests very logical policies that can encourage manufacturers to return to America. I loved how thought-provoking this work is on how national security and independence are linked to the ability to be self-reliant, as during wars or disasters global supply chains cannot be relied upon. It also got me thinking about college education, and I believe we should have an honest conversation about the direction that our education system has taken over the years. This was an informative read, and I look forward to reading something else by John.
