The Rise of the Western World: A New Economic History

Book Details:

• Author: Douglass C. North

• Brand: Cambridge University Press

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Import

• Number of Pages: 180

• Release Date: 30-Jul-1976

• ISBN: 9780521290999

• Language: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.4 inches

Product Description:

First published in 1973, The Rise of the Western World: A New Economic History offers a radical and unified interpretation of the growth of Western Europe between 900 A.D. and 1700. Douglass C. North provides a comprehensive theoretical framework to explain the processes of institutional change that shaped the region’s economic development.

The book presents a general analysis aimed at a broad audience, providing accessible insights into the economic and political transformations that propelled Western Europe toward modernity. North’s work lays the foundation for understanding the economic growth of the West through the lens of institutional theory, making it an essential text for students and general readers alike interested in the intersection of economics, history, and institutional development.

Key Features:

• Unified explanation of the economic growth of Western Europe between 900 A.D. and 1700.

• Theoretical framework for understanding institutional change in historical contexts.

• Accessible for both scholars and general readers interested in economic history.