An Encyclopaedia of the History of Technology

An Encyclopaedia of the History of Technology
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Total Pages : 1062
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ISBN-10 : 0415147921
ISBN-13 : 9780415147927
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Download or read book An Encyclopaedia of the History of Technology written by Ian McNeil and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 1062 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available for the first time in paperback, this volume includes twenty-two chapters by international experts covering the entire history of technology from humankind's earliest use of stone tools to the exploration of space. Written clearly and without unnecessary jargon, each chapter traces the development of its subject from earliest times to the present day, stressing the social context and its place in scientific thought. * Usefully drawn with over 150 tables, drawings and photographs * Two comprehensive indexes of names and subjects * Essential reading for teachers and students in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, Industrial History and Archaeology.


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