Ronald Max Hartwell
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Ronald Max Hartwell was an influential historian of the British Industrial Revolution
and Professor of Economic History.
Hartwell's first academic appointment was at University of New South Wales
(1950-56). This was followed by a readership in Recent Economic and Social History at the University of Oxford
, and then as a Professorial Fellow of Nuffield College at Oxford, 1956-77 (Emeritus 1977). He served as the editor of the Economic History Review from 1960 through 1968.
His article "The Rising Standard of Living in England, 1800-1850" in the Economic History Review generated a great deal of controversy. Hartwell's view that industrialisation had immeasurably improved the lot of the poor was in contrast to the prevailing opinion, notably that of Eric Hobsbawn, that stressed the damaging economic effects industrialization on the poor.
He was a member, and for two years President (1992-1994), of the Mont Pelerin Society
.
Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a period from the 18th to the 19th century where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation, and technology had a profound effect on the social, economic and cultural conditions of the times...
and Professor of Economic History.
Hartwell's first academic appointment was at University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales , is a research-focused university based in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
(1950-56). This was followed by a readership in Recent Economic and Social History at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
, and then as a Professorial Fellow of Nuffield College at Oxford, 1956-77 (Emeritus 1977). He served as the editor of the Economic History Review from 1960 through 1968.
His article "The Rising Standard of Living in England, 1800-1850" in the Economic History Review generated a great deal of controversy. Hartwell's view that industrialisation had immeasurably improved the lot of the poor was in contrast to the prevailing opinion, notably that of Eric Hobsbawn, that stressed the damaging economic effects industrialization on the poor.
He was a member, and for two years President (1992-1994), of the Mont Pelerin Society
Mont Pelerin Society
The Mont Pelerin Society is an international organization composed of economists , philosophers, historians, intellectuals, business leaders, and others who favour classical liberalism...
.
Festschrifts
- O'Brien, Patrick and Quinault,Roland. eds, (1993) The Industrial Revolution and British Society: Festschrift for R.M. Hartwell, Cambridge University Press
- James, John A. and Thomas, Mark eds (1994) Capitalism in context: essays on economic development and cultural change in honor of R.M. Hartwell, University of Chicago Press