Nott, Dan
Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Day (a Graphic Novel)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781984896049
- author:
- Nott, Dan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Graphic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 15.2 x 2.4 centimetres (0.4
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the Hidden Systems Behind Our Everyday Lives This nonfiction science graphic novel takes readers on a journey through the history of essential systems, from their development to their implementation in our world today. It reveals the hidden stories of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity behind the utilities we use every day. From the first message sent over the internet to the history of the electric light, this graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past. It explores how the decisions made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way we use it today. With art, maps, and diagrams, Hidden Systems offers a thoughtful and humorous exploration of the history of science and its impact on our future.
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