A Century of Innovation: The Engineering That Transformed Our Lives
"...an attractive coffee-table book ...the 20 achievements make for interesting reading." --The Times Higher Education Supplement, March 5, 2004"...contributes to the noble effort of making science as engaging as any best-selling novel." --Chemical & Engineering News, March 1, 2004"...looks at the engineering triumphs of the 20th Century that have had profound effects on society..." --The Chicago Tribune, January 18, 2004"One should pay attention to this lovely large-format coffee-table book, for it is more than it seems to be." --Physics Today, December 2004"Replete with photographs and drawings, the drama of invention and discovery is brought vividly to life." --SirReadaLot.org"This is a must-have reference, or at least a must-read book. ...the best summary of engineering innovation ever compiled." --International Engineers' Association website