Understanding the Industrial Revolution
Publisher: Routledge
Published: October 20, 2000
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780415184045
First sentence: The various attempts to explain the Industrial Revolution can be described as 'models'.
Description: "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, and on demand; innovation and entrepreneurship; the significance of transport; and 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."--Jacket.