Imagine living in 1958, and knowing that the integrated circuit-the microchip-was about to be invented, and would revolutionize the world. Or imagine 1992, when the Internet was about to transform vir ... 続きを読む
As an age of empire and industry dawned in the wake of American Civil War, Southerners grappled with what it meant to be modern. The fair expositions popular at this time allowed Southerners to explor ... 続きを読む
When digital content and technologies are designed in a way that is inaccessible for persons with disabilities, they are locked out of commerce, education, employment, and access to government informa ... 続きを読む
Offers an accessible overview of how we get the energy we use every day
Describes the main fuels used and how they are transported, converted into electricity, and distributed
Considers the env ... 続きを読む
Getting the Message is a unique and engaging exploration of the fascinating history of communications, starting with ancient civilisations, the Greeks and Romans, then leading through the development ... 続きを読む
Addressing the technological opportunities and challenges of the 21st century, Introduction to Philosophy of Technology offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of philosophy of technolog ... 続きを読む
Addressing the technological opportunities and challenges of the 21st century, Introduction to Philosophy of Technology offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of philosophy of technolog ... 続きを読む
Written primarily for mid-to-upper level undergraduates, this primer will introduce students to topics at the forefront of the subject that are being applied to probe biological problems, or to addres ... 続きを読む
Offers an understanding of how inventions have been important in everyday life, industry and medicine by featuring the original patent documents
Places inventions in a historical setting
Includ ... 続きを読む
Describes the main renewable sources of energy - solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, tidal, and wave
Explains how renewable energy can now provide power as cheaply as traditional fossil ... 続きを読む
