Science, Technology and Economic Growth in the Eighteenth Century

A. E. Musson

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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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Book information

ISBN:	9780415474931
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	15 Aug 2008
DEWEY:	338.0941
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	170
Weight:	570g
Height:	234mm
Width:	156mm
Spine width:	19mm