Technology in America: A Brief History - Softcover

Marcus, Alan I.; Segal, Howard P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0155055313 ISBN 13: 9780155055315

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

This brief history of technology in America begins with the colonial period but emphasizes the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The authors break new ground by concentrating on the impact of American society and culture on technology, instead of taking the traditional approach (considering the impact of technology on culture). The organization of the text reflects this perspective by following conventional American history periodization rather than a more limited industry-oriented outline (pre-industrial, industrial, and postindustrial). Part Two employs systems and systemization as a theme. The final section of the text (post-1950) has been completely rewritten to reflect recent scholarship and technological advances.

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REVIEW OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS

'Marcus and Segal have produced the first comprehensive textbook on the history of American technology. The treatment, which covers the period from the early seventeenth century through the very recent past, may be characterized as one embedding technology within a matrix of social, political, economic, and cultural history. ... Reflecting the authors' mastery of recent scholarship, the book deserves a place in all academic and public libraries as well as consideration for college class use.' - Choice; recognized as a Choice Outstanding Academic Book.

Synopsis

This is a brief history of America that begins wth the colonial period, but emphasizes the 19th and 20th centuries. The authors concentrate on the impact of American society and culture on technology rather than vice versa. The organization of the text reflects this perspective by following conventional American history periodization rather than a more limiting industry-oriented outline (pre-industrial, industrial, post-industrial). Part two employs systems and systemization as a theme. The final section of the text (post-1950) has been rewritten to reflect recent scholarship and technological advances.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0155055313
• ISBN 13: 9780155055315
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384