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Airconditioning America: Engineers and the Controlled Environment, 19001960 (Johns Hopkins Studies in the History of Technolog,Used
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In this groundbreaking study, Gail Cooper shows that, from the outset, air conditioning has been the focus of conflict and controversywell predating today's concerns about fluorocarbons and global warming. While a technical elite of designers, inventors, and corporate pioneers made a comprehensive plans for the new technology, their ideas were challenged by workers, consumers, government regulators, business competitors, and rival professionals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Air-conditioning America'? A: The book explores the history of air conditioning from 1900 to 1960, highlighting the conflicts and controversies surrounding the technology's development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Professor Gail Cooper.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Air-conditioning America' published? A: The book was published on April 3, 1998.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book discuss modern concerns about air conditioning? A: Yes, it addresses issues that predate current concerns about fluorocarbons and global warming.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is a scholarly work that can be valuable for research in the history of technology.
- Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: The book covers themes of technological advancement, conflict between different stakeholders, and the evolution of air conditioning.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Historians, engineers, and anyone interested in the history of technology and environmental issues would benefit from this book.