Technical Innovation in American History: An Encyclopedia of Science and Technology [3 volumes]

by
Rosanne Welcheditor
Peg A. Lamphiereditor
Technical Innovation in American History: An Encyclopedia of Science and Technology [3 volumes]

20190228

ABC-CLIO

Pages 1164
Topics American History: Science and Technology;Science;American Telephone & Telegraph (AT&T);Apple Inc.;Automobile Technologies;Bifocal Glasses;Floppy Disc;Franklin, Benjamin;Jefferson, Thomas;Jobs, Steve;Kentucky Long Rifle;Neoprene;Petroleum Industry;Polio Vaccine;Tupperware;Video Games

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Technical Innovation in American History: An Encyclopedia of Science and Technology [3 volumes]

Author(s): Rosanne Welch and Peg A. Lamphier
Contributors: Welch, Rosanne; Lamphier, Peg;
Abstract:

From the invention of eyeglasses to the Internet, this three-volume set examines the pivotal effects that inventions have had on society, providing a fascinating history of technology and innovations in the United States from the earliest colonization by Europeans to the present.


• 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

Editor(s): Welch, Rosanne; Lamphier, Peg;
SortTitle: technical innovation in american history: an encyclopedia of science and technology [3 volumes]
Author Info:
Rosanne Welcheditor
Peg A. Lamphiereditor
eISBN-13: 9781610690942
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Print ISBN-13: 9781610690935
Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Pages: 1164
Publication Date: 20190228

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