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Kristine Bruland

Professor Emeritus
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Email kristine.bruland@iakh.uio.no
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Visiting address Niels Henrik Abels vei 36 Niels Treschows hus 0851 Oslo
Postal address Postboks 1008 Blindern 0315 Oslo

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Tags: History, Economic History, Social History

Publications

  • Industrialisation and technological change", in R.Floud and P.Johnson, The Cambridge History of Modern Britain (eds.), Cambridge: CUP, 2004, pp. 117-147.
  • British Technology and European Industrialization. The Norwegian Textile Industry in the mid-nineteenth Century, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1989/2003.
  • (with Patrick O'Brien, eds.) From Family Firms to Corporate Capitalism: Essays in Business and Industrial History in Honour of Peter Mathias, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1998. -(with Maxine Berg, eds.)Technological Revolutions in Europe, Historical Perspectives, Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA, USA: Edward Elgar, 1998.
  • Bruland, Kristine & Smith, Keith H. (2020). An Automatic Technology in British Industrialisation, Reinventing the Economic History of Industrialisation.. McGill-Queen's University Press. ISSN 9780228000914. p. 161–175. Full text in Research Archive
  • Aas, Hans Westberg & Bruland, Kristine (2020). An Artisan and the Røros Copper Works: Børre Hansen Langland. In Ranestad, Kristin & Bruland, Kristine (Ed.), Skandinavisk kobber: Lokale forhold og globale sammenhenger i det lange 1700-tallet. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. ISSN 9788202645533. p. 180–209. doi: 10.23865/noasp.120. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Ranestad, Kristin (2020). Introduction to Scandinavian Copper. In Ranestad, Kristin & Bruland, Kristine (Ed.), Skandinavisk kobber: Lokale forhold og globale sammenhenger i det lange 1700-tallet. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. ISSN 9788202645533. p. 9–22. doi: 10.23865/noasp.120. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Smith, Keith H. (2020). The Global Context of the Scandinavian Copper Industry. In Ranestad, Kristin & Bruland, Kristine (Ed.), Skandinavisk kobber: Lokale forhold og globale sammenhenger i det lange 1700-tallet. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. ISSN 9788202645533. p. 210–224. doi: 10.23865/noasp.120. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2014). “Alan Steele Milward 1935-2010”, Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the British Academy. Proceedings of the British Academy. ISSN 0068-1202. XIII, p. 353–362. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Mowery, Dave (2014). Technology and the spread of capitalism. In Neal, Larry & Williamson, Jeffrey G (Ed.), The Cambridge History of Capitalism, vol 1 and 2. Cambridge University Press. ISSN 9781107036949. p. 82–126. doi: 10.1017/cho9781139095105.004. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Smith, Keith Harold (2013). Assessing the role of steam Power in the first industrial revolution: the early work of Nick von Tunzelmann. Research Policy. ISSN 0048-7333. 42(10), p. 1716–1723. doi: 10.1016/j.respol.2012.12.008. Full text in Research Archive
  • Ranestad, Kristin; Bruland, Kristine; Donze, Pierre-Yves; Sylvain, Wenger & Olav, Wicken (2013). Les institutions du savoir et l'industrialisation en Suisse et en Norvege au cours du long XIX siècle. In Bruland, Kristine; Borgeaud, Phillippe; Hofstetter, Rita; Lacki, Jan; Porret, Michel & Schnewly, Bernard (Ed.), La Fabrique des savoirs - Figures et pratiques d'experts. l'Equinox. ISSN 9782825710166. Full text in Research Archive
  • Wicken, Olav; Bruland, Kristine; Donze, Pierre-Yves; Ranestad, Kristin & Wenger, Sylvain (2013). Les institutions du savoir et l'industrialisation en Suisse et en Norvege au cours du long XIX soecle. In Bruland, Kristine; Borgeaud, Phillippe; Hofstetter, Rita; Lacki, Jan; Porret, Michel & Schnewly, Bernard (Ed.), La Fabrique des savoirs - Figures et pratiques d'experts. l'Equinox. ISSN 9782825710166. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2012). "Arbeidets organisering. Et viktig tema i europeisk industrialisering". Fortid. ISSN 1504-1913. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2010). Reconceptualizing Industrialization in Scandinavia. In Horn, Jeff; Rosenband, Leonard N. & Smith, Merrit Roe (Ed.), Reconceptualizing the Industrial Revolution. Massachusette Institute of Technology. ISSN 9780262515627. p. 125–151. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Smith, Keith (2010). Knowledge Flows and Catching-Up Industrialization in the Nordic Countries: The Roles of Patent Systems. In Odagiri, Hiroyuki; Goto, Akira; Sunami, Atsushi & Nelson, Richard R. (Ed.), Intellectual Property Rights, Development, and Catch Up: An International Comparative Study. Oxford University Press. ISSN 9780199574759. p. 63–95. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2006). Kunnskapsinstitusjoner og skandinavisk industrialisering. In Engelstad, Fredrik; Lange, Even; Pharo, Helge & Rudeng, Erik (Ed.), Demokratisk konservatisme. Pax Forlag. ISSN 9788253029092. p. 247–374. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2005). Introduction. In Bruland, Kristine (Eds.), Essays on Industrialisation in France, Norway and Spain. Unipub forlag. ISSN 9788274772052. p. 9–14. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2005). Managing Foreign Operations: Babcock & Wilcox in Europe, c. 1870-1920. In Bruland, Kristine (Eds.), Essays on Industrialisation in France, Norway and Spain. Unipub forlag. ISSN 9788274772052. p. 93-113–93-113. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2004). The Management of Intellectual Property at Home and Abroad: Babcock & Wilcox 1850-1910. History of Technology. ISSN 0307-5451. 24, p. 151–171. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2004). What is the Economy in Economic History? Scandinavian Economic History Review. ISSN 0358-5522. 51(2), p. 32–45. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Mowery, David (2004). Innovation Through Time. In Fagerberg, Jan (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Innovation. Oxford University Press. p. 349–380. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2004). Industrialisation and Technological Change. In Floud, Roderick (Eds.), The Cambridge Economic History of Modern Britain, Vol 1: Industrialisation, 1700-1860. Cambridge University Press. p. 117–146. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2004). New Technologies and the Industrial Revolutions: some Unresolved Issues. In Coquery, Natacha (Eds.), Artisans, industrie Nouvelles révolutions du Moyen Ãge à nos jours. ENS Editions. p. 55–69. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2003). What is the economy in economic history? Scandinavian Economic History Review. ISSN 0358-5522. 51(2), p. 32–44. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Carlson, Bernard (2003). The Industrial Revolution. In Carlsen, Bernard (Eds.), Technology in World History. Oxford University Press. p. 36–63. Full text in Research Archive
  • Wicken, Olav & Bruland, Kristine (2003). Scandinavian countries: Norway. In Mokyr, Joel (Eds.), The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History. Oxford University Press. ISSN 9780195105070. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2003). Habakkuk Hypothesis. In Mokyr, Joel (Eds.), The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History. Oxford University Press. ISSN 9780195105070. p. 160–170. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2003). Technology and European Industrialization. In Carlsen, Bernard (Eds.), Technology in World History. Oxford University Press. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2003). Growth Trajectories in Scandinavian Industrialization: Some Reflections on the Role of Energy Inputs. In Cavaciocchi, Simonetta (Eds.), Economia E Energia Secc. XIII-XVIII. Istituto Internazionale di Storia Economica 'F.Datini' Prato, Le Monnier. ISSN 9788800722353. p. 703–710. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Smith, Keith (2003). Les transitions technolgiques a grande echelle dans l'histoire et dans la theorie, Les Chemins de la nouveaute. CTHS. p. 119–139. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2000). 'Kommentar til foredraget: En ny, digital økonomi?', Makt og velstand - konferanserapport, Rapportserien Nr 17. Makt- og demokratiutredningen, Oslo. p. 120–124. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Smith, Keith (2000). 'Large Scale Technological Transitions in History and Theory'. In Slaven, Tony (Eds.), Business History, Theory and Practice. Proceedings of the Conference on Business History and Theory. The Centre for Business History, Glasgow. p. 32–45. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (1998). 'The Babcock & Wilcox Company: Strategic Alliance, Technology Development, and Enterprise Control, circa 1860-1900'. In Bruland, Kristine & O'Brien, Patrick (Ed.), From Family Firms to Corporate Capitalism. Essays in Business and Industrial History in Honour of Peter Mathias. Oxford University Press. ISSN 9780198290469. p. 219–247. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (1998). 'Skills, learning and the international diffusion of technology: a perspective on Scandinavian industrialisation'. In Berg, Maxine & Bruland, Kristine (Ed.), Technological Revolutions in Europe. Historical Perspectives. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, England. ISSN 9781858986814. p. 161–188. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (1998). Introduction. In Bruland, Kristine & O'Brien, Patrick (Ed.), From Family Firms to Corporate Capitalism. Essays in Business and Industrial History in Honour of Peter Mathias. Oxford University Press. ISSN 9780198290469. Full text in Research Archive
  • Wicken, Olav & Bruland, Kristine (1993). The historical record of scientific and technological change. In Bijker, W (Eds.), Problems of Society, Science and Technology in Europe. The European Inter-University Association (ESST), Louvain-la-Neuve.. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (1991). The Norwegian Mechanical Engineering Industry and the Transfer of Technology. In Bruland, Kristine (Eds.), Technology Transfer and Scandinavian Industrialisation. Berg Publishers. Full text in Research Archive

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  • Bruland, Kristine; Gerritsen, Anne; Hudson, Pat & Riello, Giorgio (2020). Reinventing the Economic History of Industrialisation. An Introduction. Reinventing the Economic History of Industrialisation.. McGill-Queen's University Press. ISSN 9780228000914. p. 3–22. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2007). Technology selection and useful knowledge: A comment. History of Science. ISSN 0073-2753. 45, p. 179–184. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2005). Converging Technologies - Shaping the Future of European Socities. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2004). Converging Technologies - Shaping the Future of European Societies. HLEG Foresighting the New Technology Wave: Presentation of Report. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2003). Education. In Mokyr, Joel (Eds.), The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History. Oxford University Press. ISSN 9780195105070. p. 160–170. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2001). 'Technology'. In Stearns, Peter N. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of European Social History. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. p. 13–23. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2001). Review of Harris, J. Industrial Espionage and Technology Transfer. The Economic History Review. ISSN 0013-0117. LIV(1), p. 179–181. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Aanstad, Siri (2000). Women in Economic and Social History. Research Directory for the Nordic Countries 2000. [Radio]. Oslo : Historisk Institutt, Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (2000). Comments. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (1999). Review of C.F.Sabel and J. W.Zeitlin (eds.), World of Possibilities: flexibility and mass production in western industrialization. The Economic History Review. ISSN 0013-0117. LII(3), p. 605–606. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (1998). Skills, Learning and the International Diffusion of Technology: A Perspective on Scandinavian Industrialization. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (1998). 'Kan politikerene kontrollere den teknologiske utviklingen?'. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine (1997). Review of G. Ahlström, Technological Development and Industrial Exhibitions, 1850-1914: Sweden in an International Perspective. Journal of Economic History. ISSN 0022-0507. p. 545–546. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Engwall, Lars (2003). Utvärdering av utbildningar i ekonomisk historia vid svenska universitet (Report on Education in Economic History at Sweden�s Universities), Högskoleverket Report serie 2003:II R. Högskoleverket. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Johannessen, Finn Erhard (2002). "Eksport av Trehus fra Norge til Island i perioden ca. 1870-1920" (Export of Norwegian Pre-Fabricated Wooden Houses from Norway to Iceland, 1870-1920). Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive
  • Bruland, Kristine & Johannessen, Finn Erhard (2002). Eksport av trehus fra Norge i perioden ca 1870-1920. Riksantikvaren. Full text in Research Archive

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