Beschreibung:
A comprehensive survey of the history of British science and technology since 1870 in relation to economic performance.
List of tables; Acknowledgements; Note on references; 1. Introduction; 2. Use of technique and technical and scientific training; 3. Industrial invention, innovation, and research and development; 4. State funding of research and development; 5. British technology in comparative perspective; 6. Conclusions; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.