Technology In America: A Brief History. This item is unavailable.Technology In America: A Brief History

A brief history of technology in America, that covers the colonial period, but concentrates on the 19th and 20th centuries, The effects of technology on society and society's effects on technology is a two-way street that the authors explore and present as an underlying theme. Another imnportant theme (especially from Chapter 4 to the end) is the emphasis on systems and systemization.

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'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.