Main entry:

Williams, Trevor I., 1921-1996, author.

Title & Author:

A short history of twentieth-century technology c. 1900-c. 1950 / Trevor I. Williams.

Publication:

Oxford [Oxfordshire] : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, [1982]
©1982

Description:

xix, 411 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Notes:
Sequel to: A short history of technology from the earliest times to A.D. 1900 / by T.K. Derry and Trevor I. Williams.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
The changing pattern of energy sources -- Fossil fuels: coal, gas, and petroleum -- Natural power -- Nuclear power -- The electrical industry -- The changing pattern of primary production -- Agriculture: with a section on fishing and whaling -- Mining -- Metals and their extraction -- Chemicals -- Textiles -- The internal compustion engine -- Turbines -- The working of metals -- Pottery and glass -- Food technology -- Town planning -- The needs of transport -- Land transport -- Marine transports -- Aeronautics -- Navigation -- Printing and paper -- Electrical communication -- Photography and cinematography -- Computers -- Medicine and public health -- Military technology -- Technology in the home.

Summary:

Details the scientific developments and technological advances in a variety of fields, including electronics, energy, aeronautics, and computers, in the light of social, economic, and political trends.

Resources:
Table of contents
Table of contents
Publisher description

ISBN:

0198581599 (Oxford University Press)
9780198581598 (Oxford University Press)

Subject:

Technology History 20th century.
Technology history
Technologie Histoire 20e siècle.
Technology
Technische vernieuwing.
Technologie.
Technique Histoire 20e siècle.
Technological development, ca 1900-ca 1950

Form/genre:

History

Added entries:

Derry, T. K. (Thomas Kingston), 1905-2001. Short history of technology from the earliest times to A.D. 1900.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 58616
Call No.: ID PLB; ID:90-B6952
Status: Available