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As more historians acknowledge the central significance of science and technology in the making of the first Industrial Revolution, the need for a good, general history of the achievements of the Scientific Revolution has grown. Scientific Culture and The Making of the Industrial West explains this historical process by looking at how and why scientific knowledge became such an integral part of the culture of Europe. Seeking to understand the cultural origins of the Industrial Revolution of the eighteenth century, this text first looks at the scientific culture of the seventeenth century, focusing not only on England but following through with a study of the history of science and technology in France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Comparative in structure, this text explains why England was so much more successful at this transition than its continental counterparts. It also integrates science with worldly concerns, focusing mainly on the entrepreneurs and engineers who possessed scientific insight and who were eager to profit from its advantages, demonstrating that during the midseventeenth century, British science was presented within an ideological framework that encouraged material prosperity. Readable summaries of the major scientific achievements are included to better communicate the central innovations of the period, and recent scholarship is added to help enhance the discussion of the integration of science into Western culture. Blending the history of science and technology with cultural history, this text is ideal for early modern European history courses, as well as for courses in cultural studies and the history of science.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Scientific Culture and the Making of the Industrial West'? A: The book explores the historical significance of science and technology in the development of the Industrial Revolution, particularly how scientific knowledge became integral to European culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Margaret C. Jacob.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: It was published on January 2, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 269 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for courses in cultural studies? A: Yes, it is ideal for early modern European history courses as well as courses in cultural studies and the history of science.
- Q: What historical periods does the book cover? A: The book covers the scientific culture of the seventeenth century and its impact on the Industrial Revolution of the eighteenth century.
- Q: Does the book include summaries of scientific achievements? A: Yes, it includes readable summaries of major scientific achievements to communicate central innovations of the period.
- Q: What comparative aspects does the book discuss? A: The book compares the scientific transitions of England with those of France, the Netherlands, and Germany, explaining England's relative success.
- Q: What themes are integrated into the book's discussion? A: It integrates themes of science, technology, cultural history, and the role of entrepreneurs and engineers in promoting material prosperity.