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9780470768174
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TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
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Great inventions that changed the world
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
James Wei, Princeton University
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Hoboken :
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Wiley,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2012
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Date
1208
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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1 online resource
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
"Written by one of the world's great engineers, this book provides the curious with an explanation of how inventions have developed from human needs and desires. Chapters discuss the impacts of inventions in our work, personal lives, societies, and the environment. The text also outlines what steps we need to take to ensure continued success of new inventions, and how to mange them wisely. Based on a Princeton University course for a general audience, this book lays out a means for understanding yesterday and today's inventions, and paves the way for tomorrow's innovations"-- Provided by publisher
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Includes index
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Machine generated contents note: ForewardPrefaceChapter 1. Introduction1.1 Inventors and Inventions1.2 Innovation, Development, Diffusion1.3 Changing the WorldChapter 2. Inventions for Work2.1 Tools and Methods2.2 Energy and Power2.3 MaterialsChapter 3. Domestic Life: Food, Clothes, House3.1 Food3.2 Clothes3.3 HouseChapter 4. Health, Reproduction4.1 Prevention4.2 Diagnostics4.3 Therapy4.4 ReproductionChapter 5. Security5.1 Nature Threats5.2 Economic Threats5.3 Human Violence, WarChapter 6. Transportation6.1 Land Transportation6.2 Water Transportation6.3 Air and Space TransportationChapter 7. Information7.1 Observation7.2 Records7.3 Communication7.4 Information ToolsChapter 8. Good Life8.1 Party, Play8.2 Luxury8.3 ArtsChapter 9. Future Challenges9.1 Future Needs and Opportunities9.2 Future Sources of InventionsReferencesIndex
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"This book is designed for a general audience, similar to those who would read Scientific American. The book describes how inventions arise from human needs instead of when the inventions were made or what technologies were involved. Chapter 1 introduces the world of inventions, and the common features of major inventions and inventors. Chapters 2 through 8 describe human needs and desires, and how inventions support them"--
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Title
Great inventions that changed the world
International Standard Book Number
9780470768174
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Inventions
Technological innovations
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
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T15
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Wei, James,1930-
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Ohio Library and Information Network
Wiley Online Library (Online service)
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20120811111033.0
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