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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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:0416080006. Seller Inventory # 6053106
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Seller: Riverwash Books (IOBA), Prescott, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 211 pp. Spine, corners bumped. Jacket has edgewear. A selection of essays highlighting the role played by science and technology in the development of the Industrial Revolution. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Seller Inventory # HIS2370
Seller: Pallas Books Antiquarian Booksellers, Leiden, Netherlands
cloth, dustjacket, 8vo ix+211 pp. 8 essays by different authors; science and technical change; industrial revolution; some statistics; natural history of industry; very good condition. Seller Inventory # 24677
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Seller: Acanthophyllum Books, Holywell, FLINT, United Kingdom
Hard covers, dust jacket. Condition: V.g. No Jacket. 1st edition. Jacket price-clipped. Little used. Weight: 1.0 Language: English. Seller Inventory # 35960
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Seller: Mike Park Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Small octavo, pp (8), 211, very clean internally, a vey good copy indeed in dustwrapper. Signature of Dr Peter Moore on the front endpaper. The scarce hardback edition. [The Natural History of Industry, Vitriol in the Industrial revolution, The Mackintoshes and the Origins of the Chemical Industry, Bryan Higgins and His Circle, etc. 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. ]. Seller Inventory # 014956
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