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Explore the deep connection between scientific advancement and the Industrial Revolution with this scholarly work from Routledge. Originally published in 1972, this volume provides a detailed look at how the growing awareness of science and technology shaped the eighteenth century. Readers will learn how the expansion of natural philosophy, including mechanics and hydraulics, helped drive economic change. The book examines the rise of mathematics and chemistry alongside the emergence of new institutions like philosophical societies, libraries, and itinerant lecturers. These elements worked together to create the foundation for modern industrial progress. This text is an essential resource for those studying business and economic history, the history of science, or the origins of the Industrial Revolution. It offers a clear perspective on how intellectual growth and technical knowledge fueled the economic shifts of the era.

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Examines the vital role of science and technology during the Industrial Revolution.

Covers the development of natural philosophy, mechanics, and hydraulics.

Analyzes the impact of mathematics and chemistry on eighteenth-century growth.

Details the influence of philosophical societies and libraries on economic progress.

Provides historical context regarding the impact of itinerant lecturers on knowledge sharing.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions: History and Philosophy of Science series.

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Release Date
15 August 2008
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