ISBN: 0262660679

The succinct, nontechnical essays in Technology in America cover the history of American invention from Thomas Jefferson's founding of the Patent Office to… mais…

The succinct, nontechnical essays in Technology in America cover the history of American invention from Thomas Jefferson's founding of the Patent Office to Robert Goddards space-age rockets. Each treats an individual and a concept, highlighting the important role technological change has played in the evolution of American culture. The major themes include the effects of technology transfer, the development of the American system of manufacturing, the institutionalization of knowledge and scientific research, and technology as it social process.This new edition adds chapters on Frederick Winslow, who originated the idea of scientific management; on Peter L. Jensen, whose invention of the loud speaker was a milestone in electronic communications; and on Frederick E. Terman, godfather of Silicon Valley and exemplar of the entrepreneurial spirit of the postwar computer industry.Carroll W. Pursell, Jr., is Director of the Program in the History of Technology and Science at Case Western Reserve, University. education and reference,engineering,history,history and philosophy,industrial manufacturing and operational systems,politics and social sciences,science and math,science and math,social sciences,technology Politics & Social Sciences, The MIT Press<

ISBN: 9780262660679

The MIT Press. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex libr… mais…

The MIT Press. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., The MIT Press<

ISBN: 9780262660679

'Technology In America' cover the history of American invention from Thomas Jefferson's founding of the Patent Office to Robert Goddard's space-age rockets. Each treats an individual and … mais…

'Technology In America' cover the history of American invention from Thomas Jefferson's founding of the Patent Office to Robert Goddard's space-age rockets. Each treats an individual and a concept, highlighting the important role technological change has played in the evolution of American culture. Media > Book, [PU: MIT Press]<

ISBN: 9780262660679

'Technology In America' cover the history of American invention from Thomas Jefferson's founding of the Patent Office to Robert Goddard's space-age rockets. Each treats an individual and … mais…

'Technology In America' cover the history of American invention from Thomas Jefferson's founding of the Patent Office to Robert Goddard's space-age rockets. Each treats an individual and a concept, highlighting the important role technological change has played in the evolution of American culture. Media >, [PU: MIT Press]<

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[EAN: 9780262660679], [PU: Mit Pr], Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present., Books<