Since the inadequacies of the Industrial Revolution remain a key factor in most critiques of capitalism and individual liberty, Education and the Industrial Revolution makes an important contribution to a better understanding of the period. West’s skills as a researcher, economist, and historian give breadth to his work. By taking on such issues as supposed educational deficiency, market provision, actual literacy rates, theories of educational reform in the nineteenth century, and the realities of educational intervention, West helps us come to a richer understanding of liberty—one that is little-known today but every bit as relevant as the day it was written.
Edwin G. West was Professor Emeritus of Economics at Carleton University, Ottawa.
Since the inadequacies of the Industrial Revolution remain a key factor in most critiques of capitalism and individual liberty, Education and the Industrial Revolution makes an important contribution to a better understanding of the period. West’s skills as a researcher, economist, and historian give breadth to his work. By taking on such issues as supposed educational deficiency, market provision, actual literacy rates, theories of educational reform in the nineteenth century, and the realities of educational intervention, West helps us come to a richer understanding of liberty—one that is little-known today but every bit as relevant as the day it was written.
Edwin G. West was Professor Emeritus of Economics at Carleton University, Ottawa.
Education and the Industrial Revolution
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780865973091 |
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Publisher: | Liberty Fund, Incorporated |
Publication date: | 01/24/2001 |
Edition description: | Revised and Expanded Edition |
Pages: | 350 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.15(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |