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A History of Western Technology (History of Science and Technology Reprint Series),Used
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This history of technology from GraecoRoman times through the early twentieth century is told through contemporary writings by technologists, churchmen, naturalists, poets, economists, and statesman. These writings reveal how historical circumstance altered the direction of technical development, and how the intellectual forces of a period influenced and were in turn modified by technical progress.Topics covered include the position of technology in ancient Greece; early Christianity and technology; Islamic technology; engineering artists in the Renaissance; technical undertakings in the Baroque period; eighteenthcentury Englands lead in technology ; the factory system of the industrial age; and automation in the twentieth century. Each section of the book contains numerous illustrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A History of Western Technology'? A: The book focuses on the history of technology from Graeco-Roman times through the early twentieth century, exploring how historical circumstances and intellectual forces influenced technical development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A History of Western Technology' is Friedrich Klemm.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 402 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In what condition is the book being sold? A: The book is being sold in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: When was 'A History of Western Technology' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1991.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Topics include the role of technology in ancient Greece, early Christianity, Islamic technology, Renaissance engineering, Baroque period endeavors, industrial age factory systems, and twentieth-century automation.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, each section of the book contains numerous illustrations.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of this book? A: The book does not have a specified edition beyond being a part of the History of Science and Technology Reprint Series.