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An Encyclopaedia of the history of technology /

This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia presents the entire field of technology--from rudimentary agricultural tools to communication satellites--in this first-of-its-kind reference source. Following an introduction that discusses basic tools, devices, and mechanisms, the chapters are grouped into five part...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: McNeil, Ian
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Routledge, 1990.
Colección:Routledge reference.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction: Basic tools, devices and mechanisms / Ian McNeil
  • Part one: Materials
  • Non-ferrous metals / A.S. Darling
  • Ferrous metals / W.K.V. Gale
  • The chemical and allied industries / Lance Day
  • Part two: Power and engineering
  • Water, wind and animal power / J. Kenneth Major
  • Steam and internal combustion engines / E.F.C. Somerscales
  • Electricity / Brian Bowers
  • Engineering, methods of manufacture and production / A.K. Corry
  • Part three: Transport
  • Roads, bridges and vehicles / Ian McNeil
  • Inland waterways / John Boyes
  • Ports and shipping / A.W.H. Pearsall
  • Rail / P.J.G. Ransom
  • Aeronautics / J.A. Bagley
  • Spaceflight / John Griffiths
  • Part four: Communication and calculation
  • Language, writing, printing and graphic arts / Lance Day
  • Information: timekeeping, computing, telecommunications and audiovisual technologies / Herbert Ohlman
  • Part five: Technology and society
  • Agriculture: the production and preservation of food and drink / Andrew Patterson
  • Textiles and clothing / Richard Hills
  • Building and architecture / Doreen Yarwood
  • The domestic interior: technology and the home / Doreen Yarwood
  • Public utilities / R.A. Buchanan
  • Weapons and armour / Charles Messenger.