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A new edition of this popular single volume survey of the British
economy from industrialisation to the present day. This key text
has been updated to cover a further decade of Britain's economic
and social fortunes. In particular the chapters on the industrial
revolution have been extensively revised and there is a new chapter
on environmental history. The Industial Age marshals a wealth of
statistical and other evidence, using economic theory to analyse
recent British economic change.
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.
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. It includes discussion of: * theories on the supply of capital, role of labour and on demand * innovation and entrepreneurship * the significance of transport * the impact of industrialisation on living standards.
A new edition of this popular single volume survey of the British
economy from industrialisation to the present day. This key text
has been updated to cover a further decade of Britain's economic
and social fortunes. In particular the chapters on the industrial
revolution have been extensively revised and there is a new chapter
on environmental history. The Industial Age marshals a wealth of
statistical and other evidence, using economic theory to analyse
recent British economic change.
In a century of rapid social change, the British people have
experienced two world wars, the growth of the welfare state and the
loss of Empire. Charles More looks at these and other issues in a
comprehensive study of Britains political, economic and social
history throughout the twentieth century. This accessible new book
also engages with topical questions such as the impact of the
Labour party and the role of patriotism in British identity.
In a century of rapid social change, the British people have
experienced two world wars, the growth of the welfare state and the
loss of Empire. Charles More looks at these and other issues in a
comprehensive study of Britain's political, economic and social
history throughout the twentieth century. This accessible new book
also engages with topical questions such as the impact of the
Labour party and the role of patriotism in British identity.
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