The Tentacles of Progress: Technology Transfer in the Age of Imperialism, 1850-1940
A historical study of how Western technology was transferred and used to support imperial expansion from 1850 to 1940.
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This book examines the transfer of Western technology during the height of European imperialism.
It covers the period from 1850 to 1940, focusing on infrastructure, communication, and transportation systems.
The work highlights the role of technology in expanding and maintaining colonial power.
Daniel R. Headrick analyzes both the mechanisms and consequences of technological diffusion.
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