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The succinct, nontechnical essays in Technology in America cover the history of American invention from Thomas Jefferson's founding of the Patent Office to Robert Goddards space-age rockets. Each treats an individual and a concept, highlighting the important role technological change has played in the evolution of American culture. The major themes include the effects of technology transfer, the development of the American system of manufacturing, the institutionalization of knowledge and scientific research, and technology as it social process.This new edition adds chapters on Frederick Winslow, who originated the idea of scientific management; on Peter L. Jensen, whose invention of the loud speaker was a milestone in electronic communications; and on Frederick E. Terman, godfather of Silicon Valley and exemplar of the entrepreneurial spirit of the postwar computer industry.
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'Technology In America' cover the history of American invention from Thomas Jefferson's founding of the Patent Office to Robert Goddard's space-age rockets. Each treats an individual and a concept, highlighting the important role technological change has played in the evolution of American culture.
About the Author
Carroll Pursell is Adeline Barry Davee Distinguished Professor of History (Emeritus) at Case Western Reserve University and Distinguished Honorary Professor of History at the Australian National University.
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- PublisherMit Pr
- Publication date1990
- ISBN 10 0262660679
- ISBN 13 9780262660679
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages331
- EditorPursell Carroll W. Jr.
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