James Watt (1736-1819): Culture, Innovation And Enlightenment

James Watt is celebrated as the inventor of the energy efficient pumping and rotative steam engines. Studies of Watt have focused on his inventiveness, influence and reputation. This book explores new aspects of his work and places him in family, social and intellectual contexts during the Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution.

• | Edited By: Malcolm (Arts Building, University Of Birmingham (United Kingdom)) Dick
• | Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 28, 2020
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 280 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1789620821
• | ISBN-13: 9781789620825