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Book Synopsis: This book examines the development of the English patent system and its relationship with technical change during the period between 1660 and 1800, when the patent system evolved from an instrument of royal patronage into one of commercial competition among the inventors and manufacturers of the Industrial Revolution. It analyses the legal and political framework within which patenting took place and gives an account of the motivations and fortunes of patentees, who obtained patents for a variety of purposes beyond the simple protection of an invention. It includes the first in-depth attempt to gauge the reliability of the patent statistics as a measure of inventive activity and technical change in the early part of the Industrial Revolution, and suggests that the distribution of patents is a better guide to the advance of capitalism than to the centres of inventive activity. It also queries the common assumption that the chief goal of inventors was to save labour, and examines contemporary criticism of the patent system in the light of the changing conceptualisation of invention among natural scientists and political economists.
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Unlock the secrets of the Industrial Revolution with "Inventing the Industrial Revolution: The English Patent System, 1660–1800"! This groundbreaking book takes you on a fascinating journey through history, exploring the development of the English patent system and its impact on technical advancements during this crucial period. Discover how inventors and manufacturers revolutionized the world with their groundbreaking creations.
With meticulous research, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the legal and political framework surrounding patenting in this era. You'll gain insights into the motivations and fortunes of patentees, revealing that patents served multiple purposes beyond mere protection. This valuable resource even challenges the prevailing notion that labor-saving was the primary goal of inventors, shedding light on the changing perceptions of invention during this transformative time.
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