A History of American Literature since 1870

Fevered lives: tuberculosis in American culture since 1870

innovation and especially on the emergence of the new sciences, where there is a great deal of duplication between chapters. Indeed, very much of the content relates to general cultural history, having only remote and unspecified relevance to universities., The more traditional role of universities with respect to standardized, scholastic and professional training is relegated to a place of sec...

Economic Growth in Britain Since 1870

This chapter examines technological change in Britain over the last 140 years. It analyzes the effects of patent laws and innovation prizes that were designed to promote technical progress. It explores the challenge associated with the changing organizational structure of innovation and the shift from independent invention to R&D activity taking place inside the boundaries of firms. And it also...

Book Review: "Loving Literature. A Cultural History"

It is widely acknowledged that emotion is deeply embedded in literary criticism. Even when we aspire to scientific analysis and objectivity, we assume that we share a love of literature. Loving Literature is a deep and fascinating exploration of this important assumption. Literary critics and professors of literature are expected not only to know but also to love their work. In the case of prof...

Discussion of ‘ Macroeconomic Crises since 1870 ’ , by Robert Barro and

Even if one is not into the equity premium puzzle, the paper by Barro and Ursua (BU in what follows) will prove extremely useful. Understanding the economic implications of disasters, whether natural or man-made, is both essential and fascinating. Like the celebrated Barro-Lee growth data set, the data set that they have put carefully together will be widely used. I had fun playing with it, and...

U.S. Economic Growth since 1870: One Big Wave?