Joshua Rosenbloom, professor in the Department of Economics, recently co-edited a book entitled “The First Industrial Revolution and Global Divergence: Steam Power and Uneven Paths to Growth” published by Springer.
This book sheds new light on one of the most debated questions in economic history: ‘Why did Britain lead the way in the First Industrial Revolution’ by examining Britain’s technological breakthroughs, especially steam power, in a global comparative context.
More information can be found on the publisher’s website.