Johnson, Steven, 1968-
How we got to now : six innovations that made the modern world Steven Johnson - New York : Riverhead Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA), 2014. - 293 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 24 cm.
"In this illustrated volume, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences. Filled with stories of accidental genius and brilliant mistakes--from the French publisher who invented the phonograph before Edison but forgot to include playback, to the Hollywood movie star who helped invent the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth--"How We Got to Now" investigates the secret history behind the everyday objects of contemporary life."--Provided by publisher.
9781594632969 1594632960
2014018412
Technology--Social aspects
Inventions--Social aspects
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Inventions
SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization
303.48/3
How we got to now : six innovations that made the modern world Steven Johnson - New York : Riverhead Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA), 2014. - 293 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 24 cm.
"In this illustrated volume, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences. Filled with stories of accidental genius and brilliant mistakes--from the French publisher who invented the phonograph before Edison but forgot to include playback, to the Hollywood movie star who helped invent the technology behind Wi-Fi and Bluetooth--"How We Got to Now" investigates the secret history behind the everyday objects of contemporary life."--Provided by publisher.
9781594632969 1594632960
2014018412
Technology--Social aspects
Inventions--Social aspects
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Inventions
SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Globalization
303.48/3