The Smithsonian Book of Invention written & published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC. 1st Stated Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. 256 Pgs. ISBN 0895990024. LCCN 78-62960. The reader will find everything from medieval clocks to space satellites, from Roman safety pins, Japanese porcelain to Model A Fords and muc more. More than a collection of dazzling artifacts, this book probes the spirit of invention, the effect of innovative change on American society, the debates among scientist about generic engineering, food supply, and high or low technology. Illustrated with photographs. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 19549.

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Title: The Smithsonian Book of Invention
ISBN 10: 0895990024
ISBN 13: 9780895990020
Binding: Hardback
Edition: 1st edition.
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good
Book Type: book

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Chronicles inventive artifacts and systems as related to technology, science and industry and analyzes the inventive spirit and process and its impact upon human civilization with future projections

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