Staplers in Workplaces by Christopher Miller

Staplers in Workplaces explores the unexpectedly rich history and mechanics of the stapler, a seemingly mundane tool that has profoundly shaped modern office culture. This book reveals how the stapler, initially a luxury item, evolved into an indispensable component of efficient document management and office workflows. It examines the stapler’s transition from early manual forms to sophisticated automated models, highlighting key innovations and their impact. The book dissects the mechanics of various stapler types, offering insights into the engineering principles behind their design. It also analyzes the stapler's broader societal impact, demonstrating how its adoption revolutionized organization and our perception of efficiency. For example, early staplers were handmade, making them expensive and exclusive to the wealthy, while mass production made staplers affordable and ubiquitous. Through a chronological exploration, Staplers in Workplaces traces the stapler's development, dissects its mechanics with diagrams, and analyzes its impact on workplace efficiency. By integrating technological history with social and cultural analysis, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of a tool we often take for granted, examining its environmental impact and staple-free alternatives.