An Encyclopaedia of the history of technology / edited by Ian McNeil.
This one-of-a-kind encyclopedia presents the entire field of technology--from rudimentary agricultural tools to communication satellites--in this first-of-its-kind reference source. Following an introduction that discusses basic tools, devices, and mechanisms, the chapters are grouped into five part...
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| Other title: | Encyclopedia of the history of technology. |
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| Language: | English |
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Routledge,
1990.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: Basic tools, devices and mechanisms / Ian McNeil
- Part one: Materials
- Non-ferrous metals / A.S. Darling
- Ferrous metals / W.K.V. Gale
- The chemical and allied industries / Lance Day
- Part two: Power and engineering
- Water, wind and animal power / J. Kenneth Major
- Steam and internal combustion engines / E.F.C. Somerscales
- Electricity / Brian Bowers
- Engineering, methods of manufacture and production / A.K. Corry
- Part three: Transport
- Roads, bridges and vehicles / Ian McNeil
- Inland waterways / John Boyes
- Ports and shipping / A.W.H. Pearsall
- Rail / P.J.G. Ransom
- Aeronautics / J.A. Bagley
- Spaceflight / John Griffiths
- Part four: Communication and calculation
- Language, writing, printing and graphic arts / Lance Day
- Information: timekeeping, computing, telecommunications and audiovisual technologies / Herbert Ohlman
- Part five: Technology and society
- Agriculture: the production and preservation of food and drink / Andrew Patterson
- Textiles and clothing / Richard Hills
- Building and architecture / Doreen Yarwood
- The domestic interior: technology and the home / Doreen Yarwood
- Public utilities / R.A. Buchanan
- Weapons and armour / Charles Messenger.