Encyclopedia of Modern Everyday Inventions - Hardcover

Cole, David J.; Browning; Browning, Eve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313313458 ISBN 13: 9780313313455

Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL, 2003

Synopsis

The 20th century saw radical changes to the pulse and quality of its everyday life, thanks to a wave of astonishing inventions that improved virtually every aspect of daily existence. Some inventions became essential household products we continue to use today. Others were replaced by new and improved inventions. This invaluable reference presents more than 40 alphabetical categories of everyday inventions for the home and domestic life, grouped by purpose or function. Inventions covered in Encyclopedia of Modern Everyday Inventions include ballpoint pens, coffee makers, electric guitars, hair dryers, the Internet, remote controls, zippers, and many other daily household items. Articles detail each invention's history, including how it works and what future developments are possible. A portrait of the larger historical, technological, and cultural landscape helps students understand why certain products were invented and how the future could alter the need for these products. An index and cross-references allow readers to easily find specific inventions of interest. Illustrations and diagrams complement the text.

About this title

Review:

"This unique and well-organized reference work bridges a gap between the technical literature of science and engineering and the growing interest in popular culture in the history of technology.... This work should be considered as an addition to any undergraduate reference collection."-E-Streams

"Suitable for high school students and general readers."-SciTech Book News

"[A]n excellent addition to any school or public library needing books on technology and inventions in the modern world."-VOYA

"This is a good book to help students learn how and who have been the creators behind many of the products we take for granted."-Gale Reference For Students

"This guide to modern technology highlights 140 influential inventions of the 20th century.... This provocative survey may serve as a starting point for research in high schools through undergraduate collections."-Reference Reviews-Lawrence Looks at Books

"ÝA¨n excellent addition to any school or public library needing books on technology and inventions in the modern world."-VOYA

?Suitable for high school students and general readers.?-SciTech Book News

?[A]n excellent addition to any school or public library needing books on technology and inventions in the modern world.?-VOYA

?This is a good book to help students learn how and who have been the creators behind many of the products we take for granted.?-Gale Reference For Students

?This guide to modern technology highlights 140 influential inventions of the 20th century.... This provocative survey may serve as a starting point for research in high schools through undergraduate collections.?-Reference Reviews-Lawrence Looks at Books

About the Author:

David J. Cole is head of the department of philosophy at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN, where he teaches and writes articles on values and technology. Eve Browning Cole is associate professor of philosophy at University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN. Fred E. H. Schroeder is professor emeritus of humanities at University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN. He specializes in popular culture topics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0313313458
• ISBN 13: 9780313313455
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 298