Continuity, Chance and Change
| Author | : E. A. Wrigley |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 1990-11-30 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0521396573 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780521396578 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Continuity, Chance and Change by : E. A. Wrigley
Download or read book Continuity, Chance and Change written by E. A. Wrigley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1990-11-30 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Industrial Revolution brought into being a distinct world, a world of greater affluence, longevity and mobility, an urban rather than a rural world. But the great surge of economic growth was balanced against severe constraints on the opportunities for expansion, revealing an intriguing paradox. This book, published to considerable critical acclaim, explores the paradox and attempts to provide a distinct model' of the changes that comprised the industrial revolution.
