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The Influence of Science and “Industrial Enlightenment” on Steelmaking, 1786–1856

In: Innovation, Catch-up and Sustainable Development

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  • Keiichiro Suenaga

    (School of Political Science and Economics, Meiji University)

Abstract

Scientific knowledge is crucial to opening up new possibilities for major technological advances. However, the role of science has not been regarded as important in the innovations leading to modern steelmaking. In addition, how did science begin to play an important role? Mokyr focuses on the “Industrial Enlightenment,” which has its origins in the Baconian program of the seventeenth century. This paper examines the process through which modern steelmaking emerged and clarifies the role of science and “Industrial Enlightenment.” When much time elapses between scientific and technological advances, the role of science is often not regarded as important and sensational innovations such as the Bessemer process are emphasized. However, this is not a proper evaluation. The role of “Industrial Enlightenment” on the supply side must also be recognized as significant in the emergence of modern steelmaking technology.

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  • Keiichiro Suenaga, 2021. "The Influence of Science and “Industrial Enlightenment” on Steelmaking, 1786–1856," Economic Complexity and Evolution, in: Andreas Pyka & Keun Lee (ed.), Innovation, Catch-up and Sustainable Development, pages 9-27, Springer.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:eccchp:978-3-030-84931-3_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-84931-3_2
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    Keywords

    Steel; Science and technology; Industrial enlightenment; Bessemer process; Modern chemistry; Innovation diagram;
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    JEL classification:

    • B52 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Current Heterodox Approaches - - - Historical; Institutional; Evolutionary; Modern Monetary Theory;
    • N73 - Economic History - - Economic History: Transport, International and Domestic Trade, Energy, and Other Services - - - Europe: Pre-1913
    • O12 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Microeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • O31 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives

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