Technological Revolutions in Europe. Historical Perspectives
Details:
- Author(s) Berg, Maxine, & Kristine Bruland (eds)
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1998
- Pages 325pp; illus
- Publisher Edward Elgar
- Place Published Cheltenham
Topics:
- Name Innovation, diffusion & invention, inc technology & products
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Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Fifteen collected essays, originating as papers given at a 1996 symposium which 'aimed to bring together recent research on the importance of political, cultural and institutional factors in the economic history of technological change. The papers stretched across borders and boundaries in Europe and USA. Structured in five parts: 1] 'Technology, cultures and political economy'; '2] 'Cultures on invention'; 3] 'Inventors and products'; 4] 'Learning, skills and boundaries'; 5] 'Law and institutions'. For relevant chapters see individual BHE entries