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Transforming The Twentieth Century: Technical Innovations And Their Consequences
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This Inquiry Into The Technical Advances That Shaped The 20Th Century Follows The Evolutions Of All The Principal Innovations Introduced Before 1913 (As Detailed In The First Volume) As Well As The Origins And Elaborations Of All Fundamental 20Th Century Advances. The History Of The 20Th Century Is Rooted In Amazing Technical Advances Of 18711913, But The Century Differs So Remarkably From The Preceding 100 Years Because Of Several Unprecedented Combinations. The 20Th Century Had Followed On The Path Defined During The Half Century Preceding The Beginning Of World War I, But It Has Traveled Along That Path At A Very Different Pace, With Different Ambitions And Intents. The New Century'S Developments Elevated Both The Magnitudes Of Output And The Spatial Distribution Of Mass Industrial Production And To New And, In Many Ways, Virtually Incomparable Levels. Twentieth Century Science And Engineering Conquered And Perfected A Number Of Fundamental Challenges Which Remained Unresolved Before 1913, And Which To Many Critics Appeared Insoluble. This Book Is Organized In Topical Chapters Dealing With Electricity, Engines, Materials And Syntheses, And Information Techniques. It Concludes With An Extended Examination Of Contradictory Consequences Of Our Admirable Technical Progress By Confronting The Accomplishments And Perils Of Systems That Brought Liberating Simplicity As Well As Overwhelming Complexity, That Created Unprecedented Affluence And Equally Unprecedented Economic Gaps, That Greatly Increased Both Our Security And Fears As Well As Our Understanding And Ignorance, And That Provided The Means For Greater Protection Of The Biosphere While Concurrently Undermining Some Of The Key Biophysical Foundations Of Life On Earth.Transforming The Twentieth Century Will Offer A Wideranging Interdisciplinary Appreciation Of The Undeniable Technical Foundations Of The Modern World As Well As A Multitude Of Welcome And Worrisome Consequences Of These Developments. It Will Combine Scientific Rigor With Accessible Writing, Thoroughly Illustrated By A Large Number Of Appropriate Images That Will Include Historical Photographs And Revealing Charts Of Longterm Trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Transforming the Twentieth Century'? A: The book explores the technical innovations that shaped the 20th century, examining both the major advancements that occurred prior to 1913 and their subsequent developments.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Vaclav Smil, a well-respected scholar known for his interdisciplinary approach to energy, environment, and technology.
- Q: How many pages does 'Transforming the Twentieth Century' have? A: The book contains a total of 358 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition, ensuring that it is pristine and unused.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a more premium feel.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 13, 2006.
- Q: What categories does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Economic History, making it suitable for readers interested in the economic implications of technological advancements.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images? A: Yes, the book is thoroughly illustrated with historical photographs and charts that showcase long-term trends related to technical innovations.
- Q: What themes are covered in the book? A: The book covers various themes including electricity, engines, materials, syntheses, and information techniques, along with the consequences of technological progress.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Transforming the Twentieth Century' combines scientific rigor with accessible writing, making it suitable for both academic study and general readers interested in the history of technology.