Understanding the Industrial Revolution

ISBN-13: 9780415184052 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 208 str.

Charles More

Opis

This is an exploration of industrialization in Britain, which is often described as a major economic phenomenon. The book presents theories of economic growth, shows how these can be applied to the revolution and discusses them in the light of modern research. Furthermore, it places the debate surrounding the social effects of industrialization into the context of economic change during the period.

Recenzje

'This is a very clearly written and well-structured volume. The stated aim of making industrial revolution more accessible to students and non-specialists will be successfully realized ... a commendable study.' - History

'More has succeeded in synthesizing many recent explanations of the industrial revolution, and has done so in an interesting and thought-provoking way.' - Neil Raven, Urban History, March 2003

Spis treści

Introduction: The scope of the Industrial Revolution1 Models of the Industrial Revolution 2 Capital accumulation 3 Labour supply 4 Demand 5 Inventors and entrepreneurs 6 Market size and integration 7 Industrialisation and living standards 8 Conclusion, Appendix: Measuring growth

O autorze

Dr Charles More