The Lever of Riches - Technological Creativity and Economic Progress

Why are some nations more technically creative than others and why do some highly innovative societies eventually stagnate? In this provocative study of the value and meaning of technological advance, Joel Mokyr considers how past physical and social conditions have influenced the development and reception of new ideas, and shows how these trends can guide future industrial strategies at a time when more countries than ever before are competing for the rewards of technical ingenuity.

Product details

• Authors: Joel Mokyr, Mokyr Joel
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.06.1992
• EAN: 9780195074772
• ISBN: 978-0-19-507477-2
• No. of pages: 360
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / History, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Economic history, History of engineering and technology, Impact of science & technology on society, History of engineering & technology, Impact of science and technology on society, Industry & industrial studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies, Industry and industrial studies