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Explore the historical significance of three major thinkers in this volume from the Pioneers in Economics series by Edward Elgar Publishing. This work examines the contributions of William Whewell, Dionysius Lardner, and Charles Babbage to the development of economic thought. Readers gain insight into how these figures reacted to the industrial and technological revolutions of the early nineteenth century. The text highlights William Whewell's role as a historian and philosopher of science, as well as his recent recognition as a founder of British mathematical economics. Additionally, the book covers the work of Dionysius Lardner, a Professor of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy, providing a deep look into their contemporary impact and their lasting influence on the field through retrospective study.

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Part of the specialized Pioneers in Economics series by Edward Elgar Publishing.

Examines the individual reactions of key thinkers to the nineteenth-century industrial and technological revolutions.

Provides a study of William Whewell's role as a philosopher of science and a founder of British mathematical economics.

Covers the historical and contemporary significance of Dionysius Lardner and Charles Babbage.

Offers a detailed look at the history of economic thought through the lives of these three major figures.

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01 January 1991
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16 December 2006

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