{"title":"Douglas W. Allen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouglas W. Allen’s works delve into the foundations and evolution of institutions through a rigorous academic lens. Readers can expect thoughtful exploration of economic and social structures, presented with clarity and depth for those interested in the forces shaping society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Allen’s writing offers valuable insights for scholars and curious minds alike, illuminating complex ideas with accessible analysis and a focus on institutional dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-institutional-revolution-by-douglas-w-allen-9780226014746","title":"The Institutional Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew events in the history of humanity rival the Industrial Revolution. Following its onset in eighteenth-century Britain, sweeping changes in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and technology began to gain unstoppable momentum throughout Europe, North America, and eventually much of the world—with profound effects on socioeconomic and cultural conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Institutional Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e, Douglas W. Allen offers a thought-provoking account of another, quieter revolution that took place at the end of the eighteenth century and allowed for the full exploitation of the many new technological innovations. Fundamental to this shift were dramatic changes in institutions, or the rules that govern society, which reflected significant improvements in the ability to measure performance—whether of government officials, labourers, or naval officers—thereby reducing the role of nature and the hazards of variance in daily affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Allen provides readers with a fascinating explanation of the critical roles played by seemingly bizarre institutions, from duelling to the purchase of one’s rank in the British Army. Engagingly written, \u003ci\u003eThe Institutional Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e traces the dramatic shift from premodern institutions based on patronage, purchase, and personal ties toward modern institutions based on standardisation, merit, and wage labour—a shift which was crucial to the explosive economic growth of the Industrial Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428273373420,"sku":"9780226014746","price":62.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780226014746.jpg?v=1774497288"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/douglas-w-allen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}