Suggestions for Further Reading
Abstract
The literature on the history of the industrial revolution is considerable. A disproportionate amount focuses on Western Europe and in particular Britain, but there is good reading on most areas. At the same time, many topics are incompletely explored; some, like industrialization’s impact on women, are currently being recast, with much analysis still to be fleshed out. Still, a host of topics, including some crucial comparative issues, can be pursued in greater depth. For the idea of using industrial history to stimulate contemporary policy, see Patrick Collison and Tyler Cowen, “We Need a New Science of Progress,” The Atlantic , July 30, 2019.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical Economic and Social Studies
Economic Development and Digital Transformation
Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 273–280
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter