Science, technology, and economic growth in the eighteenth century (Debates in economic history) - Softcover

Musson, A. E

 
9780416080100: Science, technology, and economic growth in the eighteenth century (Debates in economic history)

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Originally published in 1972.This book illustrates the growing awareness of the importance of science and technology in the Industrial Revolution. The contributors show that the growth in the teaching and literature of natural philosophy (mechanics, hydraulics etc), mathematics and chemistry, together with such new agencies as philosophical societies, itinerant lecturers and libraries were significant factors in the development of the Industrial Revolution.

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