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100 1 _aWei, James,
_d1930-
245 1 0 _aGreat inventions that changed the world /
_cJames Wei, Princeton University.
_h[electronic resource]
260 _aHoboken, NJ :
_bWiley, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
_c2012.
300 _a1 online resource.
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aIncludes index.
500 _a"Written by one of the world's great engineers, this book provides the curious with an explanation of how inventions have developed from human needs and desires. Chapters discuss the impacts of inventions in our work, personal lives, societies, and the environment. The text also outlines what steps we need to take to ensure continued success of new inventions, and how to mange them wisely. Based on a Princeton University course for a general audience, this book lays out a means for understanding yesterday and today's inventions, and paves the way for tomorrow's innovations"--Provided by publisher.
500 _aMachine generated contents note: ForewardPrefaceChapter 1. Introduction1.1 Inventors and Inventions1.2 Innovation, Development, Diffusion1.3 Changing the WorldChapter 2. Inventions for Work2.1 Tools and Methods2.2 Energy and Power2.3 MaterialsChapter 3. Domestic Life: Food, Clothes, House3.1 Food3.2 Clothes3.3 HouseChapter 4. Health, Reproduction4.1 Prevention4.2 Diagnostics4.3 Therapy4.4 ReproductionChapter 5. Security5.1 Nature Threats5.2 Economic Threats5.3 Human Violence, WarChapter 6. Transportation6.1 Land Transportation6.2 Water Transportation6.3 Air and Space TransportationChapter 7. Information7.1 Observation7.2 Records7.3 Communication7.4 Information ToolsChapter 8. Good Life8.1 Party, Play8.2 Luxury8.3 ArtsChapter 9. Future Challenges9.1 Future Needs and Opportunities9.2 Future Sources of InventionsReferencesIndex.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aMachine generated contents note: Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Inventors and Inventions -- 1.2 Innovation, Development, Diffusion -- 1.3 Changing the World -- Chapter 2. Inventions for Work -- 2.1 Tools and Methods -- 2.2 Energy and Power -- 2.3 Materials -- Chapter 3. Domestic Life: Food, Clothes, House -- 3.1 Food -- 3.2 Clothes -- 3.3 House -- Chapter 4. Health, Reproduction -- 4.1 Prevention -- 4.2 Diagnostics -- 4.3 Therapy -- 4.4 Reproduction -- Chapter 5. Security -- 5.1 Nature Threats -- 5.2 Economic Threats -- 5.3 Human Violence, War -- Chapter 6. Transportation -- 6.1 Land Transportation -- 6.2 Water Transportation -- 6.3 Air and Space Transportation -- Chapter 7. Information -- 7.1 Observation -- 7.2 Records -- 7.3 Communication -- 7.4 Information Tools -- Chapter 8. Good Life -- 8.1 Party, Play -- 8.2 Luxury -- 8.3 Arts -- Chapter 9. Future Challenges -- 9.1 Future Needs and Opportunities -- 9.2 Future Sources of Inventions -- References -- Index.
520 _a"This book is designed for a general audience, similar to those who would read Scientific American. The book describes how inventions arise from human needs instead of when the inventions were made or what technologies were involved. Chapter 1 introduces the world of inventions, and the common features of major inventions and inventors. Chapters 2 through 8 describe human needs and desires, and how inventions support them"--
_cProvided by publisher.
588 0 _aPrint version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
650 0 _aInventions.
650 0 _aTechnological innovations.
650 7 _aTECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
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650 7 _aTechnological innovations.
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776 0 8 _iPrint version:
_aWei, James, 1930-
_tGreat inventions that changed the world.
_dHoboken : Wiley, 2012
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