Overview
A novel theory of how technological revolutions affect the rise and fall of great powers When scholars and policymakers consider how technological advances affect the rise and fall of great powers, they draw on theories that center on the moment of innovation--the eureka moment that sparks astonishing technological feats. In this book, Jeffrey Ding offers a different explanation of how technological revolutions affect competition among great powers. Rather than focusing on which state first introduced major innovations, he investigates why some states were more successful than others at adapting and embracing new technologies at scale. Drawing on historical case studies of past industrial revolutions as well as statistical analysis, Ding develops a theory that emphasizes institutional adaptations oriented around diffusing technological advances throughout the entire economy. Examining Britain's rise to preeminence in the First Industrial Revolution, America and Germany's overtaking of Britain in the Second Industrial Revolution, and Japan's challenge to America's technological dominance in the Third Industrial Revolution (also known as the ""information revolution""), Ding illuminates the pathway by which these technological revolutions influenced the global distribution of power and explores the generalizability of his theory beyond the given set of great powers. His findings bear directly on current concerns about how emerging technologies such as AI could influence the US-China power balance.
Full Product Details
Author: Jeffrey Ding ,
Rick Barr
Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Imprint: Dreamscape Media
Edition: Unabridged edition
ISBN: 9798228589841
Publication Date: 22 July 2025
Audience:
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Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Rick Barr is an experienced audiobook narrator with several years of experience and over 100 audiobooks produced. As a member of SAG-AFTRA, he has lent his voice to a wide range of genres, from thrillers and sci-fi to romances and nonfiction. What sets him apart is a deep, resonant voice-a quality that listeners often describe as both captivating and unique. He takes pride in his ability to immerse listeners in the world of a book, allowing them to feel the characters' emotions and connect with the narrative on a profound level. He is particularly adept at adjusting his voice for different genders and ages. Whether it's a suspenseful thriller or a thought-provoking nonfiction work, he brings dedication, professionalism, and authenticity to every project.
