Understanding the Industrial Revolution

Zusatztext 'This is a very clearly written and well-structured volume. The stated aim of making industrial revolution more accessible to students and non-specialists will be successfully realized ... a commendable study.' - History'More has succeeded in synthesizing many recent explanations of the industrial revolution! and has done so in an interesting and thought-provoking way.' - Neil Raven! Urban History! March 2003 Informationen zum Autor Dr Charles More Klappentext Understanding the Industrial Revolution is a fresh, new exploration of this economic phenomenon of major importance. It describes theories of economic growth, shows how these can be applied to the revolution and discusses them in the light of modern research. Furthermore, it places the debate surrounding the social effects of industrialisation into the context of economic change during the period.This book includes discussion of: * theories on the supply of capital* role of labour* innovation and entrepreneurship* the significance of transport* the impact of industrialisation on living standards.Each aspect of the Industrial Revolution in Britain is discussed in depth, focusing on the important debates and reviewing the most recent research. Zusammenfassung Each aspect of the Industrial Revolution in Britain is discussed in depth, focusing on the important debates and reviewing the most recent research. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: The scope of the Industrial Revolution1 Models of the Industrial Revolution 2 Capital accumulation 3 Labour supply 4 Demand 5 Inventors and entrepreneurs 6 Market size and integration 7 Industrialisation and living standards 8 Conclusion, Appendix: Measuring growth

Product details

• Authors: Charles More, Charles More More, Dr Charles More, More Charles, Charles More Dr
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.09.2000
• EAN: 9780415184045
• ISBN: 978-0-415-18404-5
• No. of pages: 198
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, 20th Century, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Industry & industrial studies, C 1700 To C 1800, Industry and industrial studies