Major transitions in ‘big’ history

@article{Aunger2007MajorTI,
  title={Major transitions in ‘big’ history},
  author={Robert Aunger},
  journal={Technological Forecasting and Social Change},
  year={2007},
  volume={74},
  pages={1137-1163}
}
  • R. Aunger
  • Published 1 October 2007
  • Economics
  • Technological Forecasting and Social Change
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