Understanding The Industrial Revolution

This book is about the industrial revolution in Britain and how it changed the economy and society. It discusses theories of economic growth, how they can be applied to the revolution, and places the debate surrounding the social effects of industrialization into the context of economic change during the period. It also examines theories on the supply of capital, the role of labour, innovation and entrepreneurship, the significance of transport and the impact of industrialization on living standards.

This is an exploration of industrialization in Britain, which is often described as a major economic phenomenon. The book presents theories of economic growth, shows how these can be applied to the revolution and discusses them in the light of modern research. Furthermore, it places the debate surrounding the social effects of industrialization into the context of economic change during the period. This work also examines theories on the supply of capital, the role of labour, innovation and entrepreneurship, the significance of transport and the impact of industrialization on living standards. Review: 'This is a very clearly written and well-structured volume. The stated aim of making industrial revolution more accessible to students and non-specialists will be successfully realized ... a commendable study.' - History 'More has succeeded in synthesizing many recent explanations of the industrial revolution, and has done so in an interesting and thought-provoking way.' - Neil Raven, Urban History, March 2003