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Discover the transformative power of innovation with "100 Inventions That Changed History: Technology." This authoritative reference book takes you on a fascinating journey through time, showcasing how groundbreaking inventions have shaped our civilization, altered our environment, and even influenced the evolution of our species. Delve into the meticulous timeline of technology from ancient tools to contemporary marvels. It highlights how innovations, from the neolithic hand axe to the sophisticated design of modern Formula 1 gear transmissions, have continuously evolved through novel materials like bronze, iron, and silicon. Gain insight into tomorrow's materials, such as superconductors and nanotechnology, that promise to revolutionize our lives. Perfect for students, educators, and history enthusiasts, this book is essential for understanding the critical role of technology in shaping human experience. With a striking ISBN of 9781627951654 and published in 2021 by Shelter Harbor Press, it's a must-have addition to your library. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Grab your copy today and explore the innovations that changed history!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781627951654
Year: 2021
Publisher: Shelter Harbor Press
Description:
Here is the essential guide to the history of technology, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines how tools have built our civilidation, changed our environment, and could even alter our species. The term technology is frequently associated with modernity and the possibilities of the future. However, we have been using technologies since before the dawn of history. Even then we were machine builders. A neolithic hand axe is a wedge-shaped cutter that works in essentially the same way as a razor blade, while a potter’s wheel is the same as the gear transmission of a Formula-1 car.
The difference is simply the application of novel materials, and the many ages of technology are closely linked to them—bronze, iron, steel, glass, silicon… What will be the materials of tomorrow’s technology? Superconductors that carry current with perfect efficiency, smart materials that alter their shapes to suit the conditions, or nanorobots built from just a few dozen atoms, that work unseen everywhere, even inside our bodies? Only time, and a lot of invention, will tell.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781627951654
Year: 2021
Publisher: Shelter Harbor Press
Description:
Here is the essential guide to the history of technology, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines how tools have built our civilidation, changed our environment, and could even alter our species. The term technology is frequently associated with modernity and the possibilities of the future. However, we have been using technologies since before the dawn of history. Even then we were machine builders. A neolithic hand axe is a wedge-shaped cutter that works in essentially the same way as a razor blade, while a potter’s wheel is the same as the gear transmission of a Formula-1 car.
The difference is simply the application of novel materials, and the many ages of technology are closely linked to them—bronze, iron, steel, glass, silicon… What will be the materials of tomorrow’s technology? Superconductors that carry current with perfect efficiency, smart materials that alter their shapes to suit the conditions, or nanorobots built from just a few dozen atoms, that work unseen everywhere, even inside our bodies? Only time, and a lot of invention, will tell.