Technology and American Society (2nd Edition)

With a new final chapter covering recent electronic and technological advances, the second edition of Technology and American Societyextends coverage of innovations in industry, home, office, agriculture, transport, constructions, and services into the twenty-first century. Offering a global perspective on the development of American technology, the text is structured around a historical narrative detailing major technological transformations over the last three centuries. With coverage devoted to both dramatic breakthroughs and incremental innovations, Technology and American Societyanalyzes the cause-and-effect relationship of change and its role in the constant drive for improvement and modernization.Gary Cross is the author of 'Technology and American Society (2nd Edition)', published 2004 under ISBN 9780131896437 and ISBN 0131896431.