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The Railroad - The Life Story of a Technology (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R1,726
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The Railroad - The Life Story of a Technology (Hardcover, New): H. Roger Grant

The Railroad - The Life Story of a Technology (Hardcover, New)

H. Roger Grant

Series: Greenwood Technographies

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Railroads altered the landscape of the United States. Within a few decades of the invention of the locomotive, railways stretched from coast to coast, enabling people and goods to travel far greater distances than ever before, completely altering our concept of time and space. And while railroads may seem like an "old" technology, they continue to be an essential means of transporting both goods and people, and new technologies are making the railroads an increasingly relevant resource for the 21st century. This volume in the Greenwood Technographies series provides an accessible overview of the nearly 200 years of the growth and development of this historically significant--and popular --technology. The Railroad: The Life Story of a Technology gives students and railroad enthusiasts plenty of information on the development of this popular technology: * Chronicles the early years of the railroad, from early wooden tramways in Massachusetts, to the famous "Tom Thumb" * Discusses the important technological "failures," such as the narrow-gauge craze of the late nineteenth century with track widths as small as two feet. * Covers all aspects of railroad technology -- everything from the structure of the track to communications to what powers the locomotive. * Links the technology to broader social developments, such as the decline of the railroad in the mid-20th century to outmoded governmental and labor restrictions, and the current rise of railroad technology as a result of new managerial techniques. The volume includes a timeline of important dates in railroad history, a glossary of important terms, and a selected bibliography of works appropriate for further research.

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Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of origin: United States
Series: Greenwood Technographies
Release date: April 2005
First published: May 2005
Authors: H. Roger Grant
Dimensions: 165 x 242 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-33079-7
Categories: Books > Professional & Technical > Transport technology > Railway technology & engineering
Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Trains & railways: general interest
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LSN: 0-313-33079-4
Barcode: 9780313330797

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