Burke, James

Connections

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ISBN 13:: 9780743299558
author:: Burke, James
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Simon & Schuster
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2007
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 183mm X 20mm
Genre:: Technology & Industrial Arts
Condition:: New
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Connections by James Burke The history of technology is full of unexpected connections. From the humble beginnings of modern inventions to their impact on our world today, this book reveals how ideas and innovations have evolved over time. Burke explores eight key inventions that have shaped our future: the computer, the production line, telecommunications, the airplane, the atomic bomb, plastics, guided rockets, and television. He shows how each one was part of a larger family of similar devices, and how they were connected by a series of events that spanned centuries. By examining these connections, Burke sheds light on the forces that have driven change throughout history. With this fascinating scientific detective story, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the inventions that have shaped our world and the surprising links that connect them.

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