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A Culture Of Growth: The Origins Of The Modern Economy (The Graz Schumpeter Lectures)-used
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Why Enlightenment Culture Sparked The Industrial Revolutionduring The Late Eighteenth Century, Innovations In Europe Triggered The Industrial Revolution And The Sustained Economic Progress That Spread Across The Globe. While Much Has Been Made Of The Details Of The Industrial Revolution, What Remains A Mystery Is Why It Took Place At All. Why Did This Revolution Begin In The West And Not Elsewhere, And Why Did It Continue, Leading To Today'S Unprecedented Prosperity? In This Groundbreaking Book, Celebrated Economic Historian Joel Mokyr Argues That A Culture Of Growth Specific To Early Modern Europe And The European Enlightenment Laid The Foundations For The Scientific Advances And Pioneering Inventions That Would Instigate Explosive Technological And Economic Development. Bringing Together Economics, The History Of Science And Technology, And Models Of Cultural Evolution, Mokyr Demonstrates That Culturethe Beliefs, Values, And Preferences In Society That Are Capable Of Changing Behaviorwas A Deciding Factor In Societal Transformations.Mokyr Looks At The Period 15001700 To Show That A Politically Fragmented Europe Fostered A Competitive 'Market For Ideas' And A Willingness To Investigate The Secrets Of Nature. At The Same Time, A Transnational Community Of Brilliant Thinkers Known As The Republic Of Letters Freely Circulated And Distributed Ideas And Writings. This Political Fragmentation And The Supportive Intellectual Environment Explain How The Industrial Revolution Happened In Europe But Not China, Despite Similar Levels Of Technology And Intellectual Activity. In Europe, Heterodox And Creative Thinkers Could Find Sanctuary In Other Countries And Spread Their Thinking Across Borders. In Contrast, Chinas Version Of The Enlightenment Remained Controlled By The Ruling Elite.Combining Ideas From Economics And Cultural Evolution, A Culture Of Growth Provides Startling Reasons For Why The Foundations Of Our Modern Economy Were Laid In The Mere Two Centuries Between Columbus And Newton.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Culture of Growth'? A: The book explores why the Industrial Revolution began in Europe during the late eighteenth century, emphasizing the cultural and intellectual factors that fostered economic growth.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Culture of Growth'? A: The author is Joel Mokyr, a renowned economic historian known for his insights into the history of science and technology.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 12, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Culture of Growth' contain? A: The book contains 424 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'A Culture of Growth' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of economic history and is suitable for students and scholars interested in economics, history, and cultural studies.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the role of Enlightenment culture, the competitive market for ideas in Europe, and the impact of political fragmentation on innovation and economic growth.
- Q: Does the book provide a comparison between Europe and other regions? A: Yes, Mokyr compares the conditions in Europe to those in China, explaining why the Industrial Revolution occurred in the West and not elsewhere despite similar technological levels.
- Q: What is the significance of the 'Republic of Letters' mentioned in the book? A: The 'Republic of Letters' refers to the transnational community of thinkers in Europe who shared ideas freely, significantly contributing to the intellectual environment that fueled the Industrial Revolution.
- Q: Is there any specific time period that the book focuses on? A: The book specifically examines the period from 1500 to 1700 to illustrate the cultural and intellectual foundations of the modern economy.