A companion to American technology
By: edited by Carroll Pursell.
Contributors: Pursell, Carroll W.
Series: Blackwell companions to American history ;; 13
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 463
Subjects: Technology -- United States -- History
Description: "A Companion to American Technology is a groundbreaking collection of original essays that analyze the hard-to-define phenomenon of "technology" in America. Taking a broadly historiographical approach, twenty-one leading scholars explore important features of American technology, including developments in automobiles, television, and computing." "Scholars of American technology, as well as students, journalists, and general readers will find this a compelling look at America's machinery, industry, and technophilic culture."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.