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