Science, technology and economic growth in the eighteenth century (Routledge Library Editions : History and Philosophy of Science, 24) - Hardcover

Musson, A E

 
9780415474931: Science, technology and economic growth in the eighteenth century (Routledge Library Editions : History and Philosophy of Science, 24)
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ISBN 10: 0415474930 ISBN 13: 9780415474931
Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

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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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415474930
ISBN 13 
9780415474931
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
224

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