Technology and American Society - A History (Hardcover, 3rd edition)

Providing a global perspective on the development of American technology, Technology and American Society offers a historical narrative detailing major technological transformations over the last three centuries. With coverage devoted to both dramatic breakthroughs and incremental innovations, authors Gary Cross and Rick Szostak analyze the cause-and-effect relationship of technological change and its role in the constant drive for improvement and modernization. This fully-updated 3rd edition extends coverage of industry, home, office, agriculture, transport, constructions, and services into the twenty-first century, concluding with a new chapter on recent electronic and technological advances. Technology and American Society remains the ideal introduction to the myriad interactions of technological advancement with social, economic, cultural, and military change throughout the course of American history.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2018
First published:	2019
Authors:	Gary Cross • Rick Szostak
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	378
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-09033-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > History of engineering & technology Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-138-09033-6
Barcode:	9781138090330

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