The development of railroads and mass production of military goods are among the themes of this course. In this World War I photo, Russian infantry marches along a rail line. (Public domain image (source: Wikipedia))
Instructor(s)
Prof. Merritt Roe Smith
MIT Course Number
STS.025J / 21H.913J
As Taught In
Fall 2009
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Description
This class is a global survey of the great transformation in history known as the "Industrial Revolution." Topics include origins of mechanized production, the factory system, steam propulsion, electrification, mass communications, mass production and automation. Emphasis on the transfer of technology and its many adaptations around the world. Countries treated include Great Britain, France, Germany, the US, Sweden, Russia, Japan, China, and India. Includes brief reflection papers and a final paper.