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Technical innovation in American history : an encyclopedia of science and technology /

"From the invention of eyeglasses to the Internet, this three-volume set examines the pivotal effects of inventions on society, providing a fascinating history of technology and innovations in the United States from the earliest European colonization to the present.Technical Innovation in Ameri...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Welch, Rosanne (Autor), Lamphier, Peg A. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, an Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2019]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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