The industry in the city. The efforts of the Sociedad Económica Barcelones de Amigos del País to reconcile the progress interests and the citizens welfare (1820-1880)

Authors

  • Jerónimo Bouza Vila

Keywords:

Industrialization, hygiene, Barcelona

Abstract

The introduction of steam engine implied the enhancement of the industrial development in Barcelona. The generalization of the industrial processes was associated with sanity, security and comfort problems for the citizens, due to big number of boilers and chimneys located in the city. This article analyzes these processes taking in account the opinions and debates of the Sociedad Económica Barcelonesa de Amigos del País.

Published

2007-05-03