Sioux Falls Scientists
Evolution and Global Warming are facts, not theories!
Science and Reason, use them to guide your life.
|
Sioux Falls Scientists endorse Fifty Machines that Changed the Course of Fifty Machines that Fifty Machines that Changed the Course of History (2012) - 224 pages Some of the most significant advances in the past two centuries have been made in the fields of science and technology. From Stephenson's "Rocket" to Sony's "Walkman," mechanical devices have helped to define our culture and to transform the way we live our lives. More recently, their reach has extended beyond the relative confines of Earth, to the furthest regions of space. As technology continues to evolve, so machines offer us ever more profound perspectives on the universe and our place within it. Fifty Machines that Changed the Course of History charts the development of human civilization through the machines it has produced. With entries ranging from the preeminent inventions of the First Industrial Revolution to the items that have revolutionized communications, it gives the historical and technological context behind the devices that, in their time, were pushing the boundaries of what was possible. Fifty Machines that Changed the Course of History is a fascinating survey of the mechanical devices that propelled 18th-century society into the 19th and 20th centuries. The book celebrates more than 200 years of technological development at the height of the Industrial Revolution. These are not generic inventions but rather specific, branded machines whose names in many cases have become synonymous with the machine or its purpose. The entries fall into eight categories relating to their sphere of influence: Industry, Agriculture, Media, Transport, Science, Computing, Energy and Home. Concise text describes the machines, what led to their invention, and the effects on society. Annotated diagrams, illustrations, photographs and "Key Feature" insets enrich the coverage. These are a few of the 50 machines described:
And This Is The Complete List
Total Page Views Fifty Machines that Sioux Falls Scientists endorse Fifty Machines that Changed the Course of |