Technology in America: A Brief History - Couverture souple

Marcus, Alan I.; Segal, Howard P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0155055313 ISBN 13 : 9780155055315

Editeur : Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 1998

Synopsis

This brief history of technology in America begins with the colonial period but emphasizes the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The authors break new ground by concentrating on the impact of American society and culture on technology, instead of taking the traditional approach (considering the impact of technology on culture). The organization of the text reflects this perspective by following conventional American history periodization rather than a more limited industry-oriented outline (pre-industrial, industrial, and postindustrial). Part Two employs systems and systemization as a theme. The final section of the text (post-1950) has been completely rewritten to reflect recent scholarship and technological advances.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Now in a thoroughly updated new edition, this successful textbook surveys the history of technology and the role it has played in the social, cultural, political and economic development of the American nation, from the 1600s to the 21st century. With new content on globalisation, Native American technologies, women and gender, and environment.

Biographie de l'auteur

Alan I Marcus, Professor and Head of the Department of History, Mississippi State University, USA.Howard P. Segal, Professor of History, History Department, University of Maine, USA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0155055313
• ISBN 13: 9780155055315
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Cengage Learning; https://www.cengageasia.com/; ; 5191 Natorp Blvd; Mason; OH; 45040; Etats-Unis
• Personne responsable: non disponible