The Lever of Riches by Joel Mokyr

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The Lever of Riches by Joel Mokyr

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Summary

An interpretive history of technology and its relation to economic growth is contained in this volume, spanning the period from 500 BC to the end of the 19th century.

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The Lever of Riches by Joel Mokyr

Why are some nations more technically creative than others and why do some highly innovative societies eventually stagnate? In this study of the value and meaning of technological advance, Joel Mokyr considers how past physical and social conditions have influenced the development and reception of new ideas.

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ISBN 13 9780195061130
ISBN 10 0195061136
Title The Lever of Riches
Author Joel Mokyr
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 1990-06-14
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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