Science, Tech & Brit Indus Decline - Couverture souple

Edgerton, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521577780 ISBN 13 : 9780521577786

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

The place of science and technology in the British economy and society is widely seen as critical to our understanding of the British 'decline'. There is a long tradition of characterising post-1870 Britain by its lack of enthusiasm for science and by the low social status of the practitioners of technology. David Edgerton examines these assumptions, analysing the arguments for them and pointing out the different intellectual traditions from which they arise. Drawing on a wealth of statistical data, he argues that British innovation and technical training were much stronger than is generally believed, and that from 1870 to 1970 Britain's innovative record was comparable to that of Germany. This book is a comprehensive study of the history of British science and technology in relation to economic performance. It will be of interest to scientists and engineers as well as economic historians, and will be invaluable to students approaching the subject for the first time.

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Revue de presse

'... gratifying to be able to recommend this work as a model of structured presentation, with a pleasing sense of irony which makes it a very good read. Every member should have one in their Christmas stocking.' Alan Smith, The Newcomen Bulletin

'... this book will be of considerable value to students and teachers alike, serving as an authoritative reference work and an accessible course reader.' Journal of Industrial History

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0521577780
• ISBN 13: 9780521577786
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 104