Latest Britannica Encyclopedia of Major Inventions

Author: Chris Oakley-Deeves Parkini-Hawks
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: If cars, telephones, or television had not been invented, what would our lives be like today? If cameras, radios, or computers had not been invented, what would our lives be like today? This book introduces many major inventions that have changed the lives of people in the modern world. Each chapter introduces an invention and its related science and technology, and explores their impact on daily life—whether good or bad. The book is divided into four chapters: Ships and Warships; Cars; Aircraft; Spacecraft.