technology and civilization

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technology and civilization

Two prime movers of globalization

the history and impact of diesel engines and gas turbines
2010
Traces the development, commercialization, and diffusion of diesel engines and gas turbines, and compares the efficiency and scale of these two technologies to other sources of transportation in the past.

Robots

science & medicine into the 21st century
1979
Describes possible uses for robots of the future, particularly in the areas of medicine and scientific research.

Shaping world history

breakthroughs in ecology, technology, science, and politics
1997

How things work

2004
Describes how scientific knowledge is applied to technology, and the importance of technology in our lives. Includes activities.

1001 inventions & awesome facts from Muslim civilization

2012
Discusses the many inventions and ideas of Muslims throughout history.

Nova

2008
Investigates ancient and medieval technological feats including the transportation and erection of Egyptian obelisks and the Easter Island moai statues, the construction of the Roman baths and China's Rainbow Bridge, and the creation of the trebuchet; and includes an activity book containing stories, further reading lists, and step-by-step instructions for craft projects related to the programs.

How things work

2007
Describes how scientific knowledge is applied to technology, and the importance of technology in our lives. Includes activities.

Future shock

1971
Predicts the pace of environmental change during the next thirty years and the ways in which the individual must face and learn to cope with personal and social change.

The substance of civilization

materials and human history from the stone age to the age of silicon
1998

Voices in America

bicentennial conversations with Benjamin Barber ... [et al.]
1987

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