Bilkent University
HCIV102: History of Civilization
Topic 2
Kapital: The Age of Industry and Reform
In this Topic, we will examine the technological and economic phenomenon known as the Industrial Revolution during the late Eighteenth and early Nineteenth centuries, with special reference to its social and political effects in western Europe. We will read the works of the following economic and political thinkers from this important period.
In addition to the bibliography below, you can also read the relevant texts by following the links.
Text I: TEXT: Adam Smith: The Wealth of Nations
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Kishlansky, Geary & O’Brien (1997), II, ch. 21.
Text II: TEXT: John Stuart Mill: On Liberty (chapters I and IV)
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Kishlansky, Geary & O’Brien (1997), II, ch. 22.
Text III: TEXT: Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels: Manifesto of the Communist Party
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Kishlansky, Geary & O’Brien (1997), II, ch. 22-23
Text IV: TEXT: Charles Darwin: The Origin of Species. Chs. III and IV
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Kishlansky, Geary & O’Brien (1997), II, ch. 22-23
Bibliography (all these are on ‘Reserve’ in the library):
MARX, Karl, Later Political Writings, edited by Terrell Carver (1996): Call no.: JC233.M29213
MILL, John Stuart, On
SMITH, Adam, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. A Selected Edition, ed. by Kathryn Sutherland (1993): Call no.: HB161.S65.1993 (make sure it’s the correct edition!)