The Industrial Revolution Ebook

Author : Tim McNeese
Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780787781279

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The Industrial Revolution (eBook) by Tim McNeese Pdf

"The Industrial Revolution" (1760—1870) covers the century of extraordinary inventiveness and unprecedented industrial and economic growth which began in mid-18th-century England and spread throughout Europe and the United States. Notable inventions discussed include the steam engine—which revolutionized transportation and international commerce—and the spinning jenny, which led to the mechanization of textile production and the development of the factory system. Special emphasis is given to the dramatic social, political, and economic effects of industrialization including its ill effects on family life and the birth of socialism. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys included.

Author : Robert C. Allen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191016783

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The Industrial Revolution: A Very Short Introduction by Robert C. Allen Pdf

The 'Industrial Revolution' was a pivotal point in British history that occurred between the mid-eighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries and led to far reaching transformations of society. With the advent of revolutionary manufacturing technology productivity boomed. Machines were used to spin and weave cloth, steam engines were used to provide reliable power, and industry was fed by the construction of the first railways, a great network of arteries feeding the factories. Cities grew as people shifted from agriculture to industry and commerce. Hand in hand with the growth of cities came rising levels of pollution and disease. Many people lost their jobs to the new machinery, whilst working conditions in the factories were grim and pay was low. As the middle classes prospered, social unrest ran through the working classes, and the exploitation of workers led to the growth of trade unions and protest movements. In this Very Short Introduction, Robert C. Allen analyzes the key features of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, and the spread of industrialization to other countries. He considers the factors that combined to enable industrialization at this time, including Britain's position as a global commercial empire, and discusses the changes in technology and business organization, and their impact on different social classes and groups. Introducing the 'winners' and the 'losers' of the Industrial Revolution, he looks at how the changes were reflected in evolving government policies, and what contribution these made to the economic transformation. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Stewart Ross
Publisher : Evans Brothers
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Industrial revolution
ISBN : 9780237536251

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The Industrial Revolution by Stewart Ross Pdf

This volume tells the story of the revolution that created the modern, industrial world in which we live today, charting the move of industrialisation from 1850 in Western Europe and the USA, right up to the end of the 19th century when it reached Russia and Japan.

Author : Peter N Stearns
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429974106

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The Industrial Revolution in World History by Peter N Stearns Pdf

The industrial revolution was the single most important development in human history over the past three centuries, and it continues to shape the contemporary world. With new methods and organizations for producing goods, industrialization altered where people live, how they play, and even how they define political issues. By exploring the ways the industrial revolution reshaped world history, this book offers a unique look into the international factors that started the industrial revolution and its global spread and impact. In the fourth edition, noted historian Peter N. Stearns continues his global analysis of the industrial revolution with new discussions of industrialization outside of the West, including the study of India, the Middle East, and China. In addition, an expanded conclusion contains an examination of the changing contexts of industrialization. The Industrial Revolution in World History is essential for students of world history and economics, as well as for those seeking to know more about the global implications of what is arguably the defining socioeconomic event of modern times.

Author : Albert Edward Musson,Eric Robinson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 2881243827

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Science and Technology in the Industrial Revolution by Albert Edward Musson,Eric Robinson Pdf

Concentrating on the Industrial Revolution as experienced in Great Britain (and, within that sphere, mainly on the early development of the engineering and chemical industries), the authors develop the thesis that the interaction between theorists and men of practical affairs was much closer, more complex and more consequential than some historians of science have held it to be. Deeply researched, gracefully argued and fully documented. First published in 1969, and established now as a "classic" in the field, the present edition has a new foreword by Margaret C. Jacob. (NW) Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Lenard R. Berlanstein
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134911936

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The Industrial Revolution and Work in Nineteenth Century Europe by Lenard R. Berlanstein Pdf

The Industrial Revolution is a central concept in conventional understandings of the modern world, and as such is a core topic on many history courses. It is therefore difficult for students to see it as anything other than an objective description of a crucial turning-point, yet a generation of social and labour history has revealed the inadequacies of the Industrial Revolution as a way of conceptualizing economic change. This book provides students with access to recent upheavals in scholarly debate by bringing a selection of previously published articles, by leading scholars and teachers, together in one volume, accompanied by explanatory notes. The editor's introduction also provides a synthesis and overview of the topic. As the revision of historical thought is a continual process, this volume seeks to bring the reinterpretation of such debates as working-class formation up to the present by introducing post-structuralist and feminist perspectives.

Author : Elena G. Popkova,Yulia V. Ragulina,Aleksei V. Bogoviz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319943107

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Industry 4.0: Industrial Revolution of the 21st Century by Elena G. Popkova,Yulia V. Ragulina,Aleksei V. Bogoviz Pdf

This book addresses a wide range of issues relating to the theoretical substantiation of the necessity of Industry 4.0, the development of the methodological tools for its analysis and evaluation, and practical solutions for effectively managing this process. It particularly focuses on solving the problem of optimizing the development of Industry 4.0 in the context of knowledge economy formation. The book presents the authors’ approach to studying the process of Industry 4.0 formation in connection with knowledge economy, and approach that allows the process to be studied in connection with the existing socio-economic and technological conditions. As a result, the conclusions and recommendations could be applied to modern economic systems and do not require any further elaboration. The presented research is based on modern economic theory scientific and methodological tools, including the tools of the theory of economic cycles, the theory of games, and the institutional economic theory. Raising awareness of the problem of Industry 4.0 formation, the book is of interest to a wide audience, including not only specialists and experts with a detailed knowledge of the topic, but also scholars, lecturers, and undergraduates of various fields of economics.

Author : Dr Charles More,Charles More
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134670079

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Understanding the Industrial Revolution by Dr Charles More,Charles More Pdf

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.

Author : Arnold Toynbee
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781447483663

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The Industrial Revolution by Arnold Toynbee Pdf

The subject of these lectures is the Industrial and Agrarian Revolution at the end of the eighteenth and beginning of the nineteenth centuries. Including chapters on England in 1760, the mercantile system and Adam Smith, the growth of pauperism and the future of the working classes. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : OCLC:150696907

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The Industrial Revolution by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alan Nankervis,Julia Connell,Alan Montague,John Burgess
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811616143

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution by Alan Nankervis,Julia Connell,Alan Montague,John Burgess Pdf

This book explores the core themes of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) highlighting the digital transformation that has been occurring in society and business. Representing an interface between technologies in the physical, digital and biological disciplines the book explores emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, biotechnology, materials science, energy storage, and quantum computing. The findings of collaborative research studies on the potential impact of the 4IR on the labour markets, occupations, future workforce competencies and skills associated with eight industry sectors in Australia are reported. The sectors are: agriculture and mining; manufacturing and logistics; health, medical and nursing; education; retail; financial services; government services and tourism.

Author : Patrick O'Brien,Roland Quinault
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1993-01-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 052143744X

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The Industrial Revolution and British Society by Patrick O'Brien,Roland Quinault Pdf

This text is a wide-ranging survey of the principal economic and social aspects of the first Industrial Revolution.

Author : Joel Mokyr
Publisher : Government Institutes
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 086598154X

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The Economics of the Industrial Revolution by Joel Mokyr Pdf

In recent years, scholars from a variety of disciplines have addressed many perplexing questions about the Industrial Revolution in all its aspects. Understandably, economics has become the focal point for these efforts as professional economists have sought to resolve some of the controversies surrounding this topic. This collection contains ten of the best articles written by economists on the subject of the Industrial Revolution ... Among the questions discussed are the causes for the pre-eminence of Britain, the roles of the inputs for growth (capital, labor, technical progress), the importance of demand factors, the relation between agricultural progress and the Industrial Revolution, and the standard of living debate. The essays demonstrate that the application of fresh viewpoints to the literature has given us a considerable new body of data at our disposal, making it possible to test commonly held hypotheses. In addition, this new data has enabled economists to apply a more rigorous logic to the thinking about the Industrial Revolution, thus sharpening many issues heretofore blurred by slipshod methodology and internal inconsistencies.-- Back cover.

Author : Joel Mokyr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429963117

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The British Industrial Revolution by Joel Mokyr Pdf

The Industrial Revolution remains a defining moment in the economic history of the modern world. But what kind and how much of a revolution was it? And what kind of ?moment? could it have been? These are just some of the larger questions among the many that economic historians continue to debate. Addressing the various interpretations and assumptions that have been attached to the concept of the Industrial Revolution, Joel Mokyr and his four distinguished contributors present and defend their views on essential aspects of the Industrial Revolution. In this revised edition, all chapters?including Mokyr's extensive introductory survey and evaluation of research in this field?are updated to consider arguments and findings advanced since the volume's initial 1993 publication. Like its predecessor, the revised edition of The British Industrial Revolution is an essential book for economic historians and, indeed, for any historian of Great Britain in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Author : Klaus Schwab,Nicholas Davis
Publisher : Currency
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781984822611

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Shaping the Future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution by Klaus Schwab,Nicholas Davis Pdf

World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab offers a practical companion and field guide to his previous book, The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Today, technology is changing everything--how we relate to one another, the way we work, how our economies and goverments function, and even what it means to be human. One need not look hard to see how the incredible advances in artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, biotechnologies, and the internet of things are transforming society in unprecedented ways. But the Fourth Industrial Revolution is just beginning, says Schwab. And at a time of such tremendous uncertainty and such rapid change, he argues it's our actions as individuals and leaders that will determine the trajectory our future will take. We all have a responsibility - as citizens, businesses, and institutions - to work with the current of progress, not against it, to build a future that is ethical, inclusive, sustainable and prosperous. Drawing on contributions from 200 top experts in fields ranging from machine learning to geoengineering to nanotechnology, to data ethics, Schwab equips readers with the practical tools to leverage the technologies of the future to leave the world better, safer, and more resilient than we found it.