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The Wheel: Inventions And Reinventions (Columbia Studies In International And Global History)
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In This Book, Richard W. Bulliet Focuses On Three Major Phases In The Evolution Of The Wheel And Their Relationship To The Needs And Ambitions Of Human Society. He Begins In 4000 B.C.E. With The First Wheels Affixed To Axles. He Then Follows With The Innovation Of Wheels Turning Independently On Their Axles And Concludes Five Thousand Years Later With The Caster, A Single Rotating And Pivoting Wheel.Bulliet'S Most Interesting Finding Is That A Simple Desire To Move Things From Place To Place Did Not Drive The Wheel'S Development. If That Were The Case, The Wheel Could Have Been Invented At Any Time Almost Anywhere In The World. By Dividing The History Of This Technology Into Three Conceptual Phases And Focusing On The Specific Men, Women, And Societies That Brought It About, Bulliet Expands The Social, Economic, And Political Significance Of A Tool We Only Partially Understand. He Underscores The Role Of Gender, Combat, And Competition In The Design And Manufacture Of Wheels, Adding Vivid Imagery To Illustrate Each Stage Of Their Development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Wheel: Inventions and Reinventions'? A: The book focuses on the evolution of the wheel through three major phases, examining its relationship to human society's needs and ambitions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Wheel: Inventions and Reinventions' is Richard W. Bulliet.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 19, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What subject category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Historiography.
- Q: What unique perspective does Richard W. Bulliet provide in this book? A: Bulliet provides a unique perspective by dividing the history of the wheel into three conceptual phases and highlighting the social, economic, and political significance of its development.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in history, technology, and social evolution.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition.
- Q: What themes does the book explore regarding the development of wheels? A: The book explores themes such as gender, combat, and competition in the design and manufacture of wheels, emphasizing their historical significance.