Science, Tech & Brit Indus Decline: The Myth of the Technically Determined British Decline: 29 (New Studies in Economic and Social History, Series Number 29)

Edgerton, David

ISBN 10: 0521577780 / ISBN 13: 9780521577786

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science, Tech & Brit Indus Decline: The Myth of the Technically Determined British Decline: 29 (New Studies in Economic and Social History, Series Number 29)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521577780
• ISBN 13: 9780521577786
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the history of British science and technology in relation to economic performance. Using a wealth of previously unknown statistical data, David Edgerton draws new and controversial conclusions about British innovation and technical training since 1870, and provides a unique guide to the debates around the subject. This book will be of interest to economic historians and political scientists, as well as scientists and engineers, and will be invaluable to students approaching the subject for the first time.

Book Description

Using a wealth of previously unknown statistical data, this text draws new and controversial conclusions about British innovation and technical training since 1870, and provides a unique guide to the debates around the subject.