technology and civilization

A color-illustrated examination of the Industrial Revolution in eleven areas: agriculture, medicine, living conditions, working conditions, production, raw materials, transportation, communication, economics and politics, social movements, and attitudes and cultures.

Examines several significant devices, techniques, software developments, and systems concerns related to twenty-first century advances in technology; explores technologies that could directly affect individuals and society; and articulates principal issues in some of the largest technology-related challenges facing society.

A history of technology from the age of stone implements to that of the supercomputer. Describes the social and cultural contexts within which technology developed.

A satirical novel about the Utopia of the future, when babies are decanted from bottles and the great Ford is worshipped.

Argues that humanity is facing a profound transition into an era of extremes of wealth and poverty, extremes in technology, extremes in weapons, and extremes of globalism that will test man's survival and stamina and examines the challenges these extremes present for global society.

A collection of essays by Ayn Rand that support reason, individualism, and laissez-faire capitalism.

Explores the history of science and technology in ancient China including the compass, gunpowder, and printing; and describes their military and agricultural contributions.

Contends technology is evolutionary, offers twelve hypotheses about how it will change, and provides tips on preparing for the changes, steering technologies into their best roles, and capturing its full abilities.

Describes many of the innovative discoveries that the ancient Greeks incorporated into their daily lives, including the tools and technology they used to produce their clothes, food, pottery, statues, and temples.

Describes many of the innovative inventions that the Romans incorporated into their daily lives, including aqueducts, hot baths, and central heating.