Great inventions that changed the world
"Written by one of the world's great engineers, this book provides the curious with an explanation of how inventions have developed from human needs and desires. Chapters discuss the impacts of inventions in our work, personal lives, societies, and the environment. The text also outlines w...
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Main Author: | Wei, James, 1930- |
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Corporate Author: | ebrary, Inc |
Format: | Electronic eBook |
Language: | English |
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Hoboken, N.J. :
Wiley,
2012.
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