Encyclopedia of 20th-century technology /

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Imprint:New York : Routledge, ©2005.
Description:1 online resource (2 volumes) : illustrations
Language:English
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URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10355818
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Other authors / contributors:Hempstead, Colin.
Worthington, William E., 1948-
ISBN:9781849723404
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9780203996997
0203996992
9781579583866
1579583865
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1579584632
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:"Comprising 395 essays arranged alphabetically, mostly on individual objects, artifacts, techniques, and products, this is an up-to-date work of reference for all those involved in teaching or researching the history of twentieth-century technology."--Publisher's description. Themes covered include biotechnology; chemistry; communications; computers; construction; electronics and electrical engineering; energy and power; environment; film, cinema, photography; food and agriculture; health and medicine; homes; leisure and entertainment; materials; scientific research/measurement; space; thematic overviews; transportation; television, radio, audiorecording; warfare.
Other form:Print version: Encyclopedia of 20th-century technology. New York : Routledge, ©2005 1579583865