Gantz, Carroll
The Vacuum Cleaner
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786465521
- author:
- Gantz, Carroll
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Social Sciences, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Vacuum Cleaner: A History by Carroll Gantz From humble beginnings over 200 years ago, vacuum cleaners have evolved into an integral part of modern household culture. This fascinating history reveals the innovative inventors and manufacturers who drove these advances, as well as the economic, cultural, and technological contexts that shaped their work. As electricity became more widely available, inventors improved vacuum cleaners with new features and performance. Companies such as Bissell, Hoover, and Eureka emerged as household names, competing to outdo one another in terms of design, functionality, and global reach. This book explores the people and events that made these developments possible. By examining the history of vacuum cleaners, we gain a deeper understanding of the social, economic, and cultural forces that have shaped our daily lives.
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