Science, technology and economic growth in the eighteenth century
Download or Read eBook Science, technology and economic growth in the eighteenth century PDF written by A E Musson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : A E Musson |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2014-01-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781135028183 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1135028184 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Science, technology and economic growth in the eighteenth century by : A E Musson
Book excerpt: 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.
