Technical Innovation in American History [3 volumes] - An Encyclopedia of Science and Technology (Hardcover)

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. Encourages readers to consider the tremendous potential impact of advances in science and technology and the ramifications of important inventions on the global market, human society, and even the planet as a whole Supports eras addressed in the National Standards for American history as well as curricular units on inventions, discoveries, and technological advances Includes primary documents, a chronology, and section openers that help readers contextualize the content

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2019
Editors:	Rosanne Welch • Peg A. Lamphier
Format:	Hardcover
Volumes:	3
Pages:	1082
ISBN-13:	978-1-61069-093-5
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > History of engineering & technology Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-61069-093-1
Barcode:	9781610690935

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