Mokyr, Joel
A Culture of Growth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691180960
- author:
- Mokyr, Joel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 13.21 x 3.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Industrial Revolution was a pivotal moment in modern history, but what sparked it remains a mystery. Joel Mokyr explores this question in A Culture of Growth, arguing that a unique cultural environment in early modern Europe played a crucial role in the development of scientific advances and pioneering inventions. Mokyr examines the period 1500-1700, highlighting how political fragmentation led to a competitive "market for ideas" and a willingness to investigate the secrets of nature. A transnational community of brilliant thinkers, known as the "Republic of Letters", freely circulated and distributed ideas and writings, creating an intellectual environment that fostered innovation. This groundbreaking book brings together economics, history of science and technology, and models of cultural evolution to demonstrate how culture can shape societal transformations.
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