From the invention of the wheel to the mapping of the genome, technology has always been deeply intertwined with the course of human history.
Now, this fascinating set explores the role technology has played in eighteen separate cultures in world history, and reveals the many ways people use technology to control their environment, express religious values, deploy political power, confer social status, and afford themselves varying degrees of pleasure, comfort, and security. Whether focusing on Egyptian pyramids or medieval cathedrals, the Mayan astronomical calendar or the internet, Technology in World History illuminates the amazing array of technologies that humans have developed to shape and give meaning to their lives.Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : PAPER CAVALIER US, Brooklyn, NY, Etats-Unis
Etat : good. A good reading copy. May contain markings or be a withdrawn library copy. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780195218206-4
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : Good. From the invention of the wheel to the mapping of the genome, technology has always been deeply intertwined with the course of human history. Now, this fascinating set explores the role technology has played in eighteen separate cultures in world history, and reveals the many ways people use technology to control their environment, express religious values, deploy political power, confer social status, and afford themselves varying degrees of pleasure, comfort, and security. Whether focusing on Egyptian pyramids or medieval cathedrals, the Mayan astronomical calendar or the Internet, Technology in World History illuminates the amazing array of technologies that humans have developed to shape and give meaning to their lives. Features: o Designed to fit both science and world history curricula o Written by a distinguished group of scholars, each an expert in the cultures and eras under discussion o Timelines for every chapter provide a ready reference to the development and spread of technologies o Chapters include spreads describing the life and work of key technologists in their culture o Specially commissioned maps reconstruct those developments, revealing the importance of such conduits for change as mineral location, trade routes, and migration o Illustrated with more than 600 photographs, maps, and diagrams o Includes a reference volume with further reading and website recommendations, an extensive glossary, and a series index. N° de réf. du vendeur 00105174425
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Vendeur : Gate City Books, GREENSBORO, NC, Etats-Unis
Etat : acceptable. USED book in ACCEPTABLE condition. Cover and pages are in tact but may show creases, tears, water damage, handwriting, underlining, or highlighting. May be missing dust jacket. Supplemental items such as access codes and CDs not guaranteed. N° de réf. du vendeur GCM.3R24
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : Good. From the invention of the wheel to the mapping of the genome, technology has always been deeply intertwined with the course of human history. Now, this fascinating set explores the role technology has played in eighteen separate cultures in world history, and reveals the many ways people use technology to control their environment, express religious values, deploy political power, confer social status, and afford themselves varying degrees of pleasure, comfort, and security. Whether focusing on Egyptian pyramids or medieval cathedrals, the Mayan astronomical calendar or the Internet, Technology in World History illuminates the amazing array of technologies that humans have developed to shape and give meaning to their lives. Features: o Designed to fit both science and world history curricula o Written by a distinguished group of scholars, each an expert in the cultures and eras under discussion o Timelines for every chapter provide a ready reference to the development and spread of technologies o Chapters include spreads describing the life and work of key technologists in their culture o Specially commissioned maps reconstruct those developments, revealing the importance of such conduits for change as mineral location, trade routes, and migration o Illustrated with more than 600 photographs, maps, and diagrams o Includes a reference volume with further reading and website recommendations, an extensive glossary, and a series index. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0195218205G
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Vendeur : Windflower Bookstore, Rockford, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : very_good. N° de réf. du vendeur WFBV.0195218205.VG
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0195218205I3N10
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0195218205I4N10
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0195218205I4N10
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0195218205I3N10
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0195218205I3N10
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