James Dyson's History of Great Inventions
Dyson, James
ISBN 10: 1841196177 ISBN 13: 9781841196176
Published by Robinson Publishing, 2002
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A journey under the guidance of inventor and manufacturer James Dyson, featuring the stories of technological advances and inventors that have shaped civilization. It covers intriguing lesser-known as well as famous discoveries, ranging from early Persian ice cream to the invention of the microchip and advances in animal cloning. Discover how: women's corsets led to the invention of the modern umbrella; the hovercraft emerged from an empty cat-food tin; and how the Internet really came about.
About the Author: James Dyson, CBE, has spent 30 years inventing devices to make common tasks more efficient. His achievements so far include the bagless vacuum cleaner, the Sea Truck boat and the Evolutionary Ballbarrow. In 1999 he was appointed chairman of the Design Museum.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: James Dyson's History of Great Inventions
Publisher: Robinson Publishing
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good