The History of Technology

Editors: Hosein, Ann, Sebastian, Emily and Vallencourt, Margaret et.al
Publication Year: 2016
Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning

Price: Core Collection Only
ISBN: 978-1-62-513424-0
Category: Technology & Engineering - Technology
Image Count: 120
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

The History of Technology traces innovation of the ancient world, medieval and early modern worlds, the Industrial Revolution, up through the modern world.

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Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Part 1: Technology of the Ancient World
  • STONE AGE TECHNOLOGY
  • THE URBAN REVOLUTION
  • TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS OF GREECE AND ROME
  • AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
  • MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
  • Conclusion
  • Part 2: Technology of the Medieval and Early Modern Worlds
  • POWER SOURCES
  • AGRICULTURE
  • CRAFTS AND COMMERCE
  • MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
  • TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION, AND SCIENCE
  • Conclusion
  • Part 3: Technology of the Industrial Revolution
  • THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
  • POWER TECHNOLOGY
  • INVENTIONS IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY
  • ADVANCES IN TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
  • THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY
  • Conclusion
  • Part 4: Technology of the Modern World
  • TECHNOLOGY FROM 1900 TO 1945
  • SPACE-AGE TECHNOLOGY
  • CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • TECHNOLOGY SHAPING SOCIETY
  • Conclusion
  • Glossary
  • For More Information
  • For Further Reading