Technology In America: A Brief History

Marcus, Alan I

ISBN 10: 0155897624 ISBN 13: 9780155897625

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 1989

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.

About this title

About the Author

Alan I Marcus, Professor and Head of the Department of History, Mississippi State University, USA.

Howard P. Segal, Professor of History, History Department, University of Maine, USA.

Review

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0155897624
• ISBN 13: 9780155897625
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Number of pages: 300