Isbn: 9783030092344 - technology and globalisation: networks of experts in world history (palgrave studies in economic history) (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Technology and Globalisation | Networks of Experts in World History | David Pretel (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Palgrave Studies in Economic History | xvii | Englisch | 2018 | Springer | EAN 9783030092344 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book examines the role of experts and expertise in the dynamics of globalisation since the mid-nineteenth century. It shows how engineers, scientists and other experts have acted as globalising agents, providing many of the materials and institutional means for world economic and technical integration. Focusing on the study of international connections,Technology and Globalisationillustrates how expert practices have shaped the politicaleconomies of interacting countries, entire regions and the world economy. This title brings together a range of approaches and topics across different regions, transcending nationally-bounded historical narratives. Each chapter deals with a particular topic that places expert networks at the centre of the history of globalisation.The contributors concentrate oncentralthemes including intellectual property rights, technology transfer, tropical science, energy production, large technological projects, technical standards and colonial infrastructures. Many also consider methodological, theoretical and conceptual issues.…

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