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Technical Innovation in American History: An Encyclopedia of Science and Technology [3 volumes]
Edited by Rosanne Welch, Edited by Peg A. Lamphier
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From the invention of eyeglasses to the Internet, this three-volume set examines the pivotal effects of inventions on society, providing a fascinating history of technology and innovations in the United States from the earliest European colonization to the present. Technical Innovation in American History surveys the history of technology, documenting the chronological and thematic connections between specific inventions, technological systems, individuals, and events that have contributed to the history of science and technology in the United States. Covering eras from colonial times to the present day in three chronological volumes, the entries include innovations in fields such as architecture, civil engineering, transportation, energy, mining and oil industries, chemical industries, electronics, computer and information technology, communications (television, radio, and print), agriculture and food technology, and military technology. The A–Z entries address key individuals, events, organizations, and legislation related to themes such as industry, consumer and medical technology, military technology, computer technology, and space science, among others, enabling readers to understand how specific inventions, technological systems, individuals, and events influenced the history, cultural development, and even self-identity of the United States and its people. The information also spotlights how American culture, the U.S. government, and American society have specifically influenced technological development.
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Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published date | 22 Feb 2019
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Format | Multiple-component retail product
Pages | 0
Dimensions | 288 x 224 x 90mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 4140g
ISBN | 978-1-6106-9093-5
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BISAC | history / americas (north, central, south, west indies)
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