This collection of chapters focuses on the regulation of the British ecomy in the long eighteenth century as a means to understand the synergies between political, social and ecomic change as Britain was transformed into a global power. Inspired by recent research on consumerism and credit, an international team of leading academics examine the ways in which state and society both advanced and responded to fundamental ecomic changes. The studies embrace all aspects of the regulatory process, from developing ideas on the ecomy, to the passage of legislation, and to the negotiation of ecomic policy and change in practice. They range broadly over Britain and its empire and also consider Britain's exceptionality through comparative studies. Together, the book challenges the general characterization of the period as a shift from a regulated ecomy to a more laissez-faire system, highlighting the uncertain relationship between the state and ecomic interests across the long eighteenth century.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Ashgate Publishing Limited, Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-10
0754669696
ISBN-13
9780754669692
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106519203
Product Key Features
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Regional History
Dimensions
Weight
710g
Height
234mm
Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Spine
18mm
Edited by
Dr Perry Gauci
Content Note
Includes 2 B&W Illustrations
Author Biography
Perry Gauci, Dr, Lincoln College, University of Oxford, Uk
Date of Publication
28/06/2011
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Genre
Regional History
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