Buch, Englisch, 370 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 694 g
Reihe: Routledge Revivals
1851-1951
Buch, Englisch, 370 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 694 g
Reihe: Routledge Revivals
ISBN: 978-1-041-26833-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
The hundred years that began with the Great Exhibition of 1851 and ended with the Festival of Britain in 1951 was a period of remarkable progress in science and technology. First published in 1951, A Century of Technology focuses on technology—the application of science to industry.
The book summarizes the state of affairs in 1851 and 1951, highlighting the outstanding events and personalities responsible for the century’s progress. It consists of nineteen chapters written by specialists, many of whom played an important role in bringing about the advancements they describe. This volume is a valuable resource for readers interested in the history of technology and its application to industry.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Mentalitäts- und Sozialgeschichte
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Weltgeschichte
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Iron and Steel 2. Non-Ferrous Metals 3. Non-Metallic Materials 4. Chemicals 5. Textiles 6. Fuel and Power 7. Prime Movers 8. Production Engineering 9. Electrical Engineering 10. Petroleum Technology 11. Biochemical Industries 12. Agriculture 13. Food Preservation 14. Transport 15. Navigation 16. Telecommunication 17. The Printed Word 18. Optical and Acoustical Registration 19. Technological Education
