Technology and the Environment in History (Pritchard Sara B.)(Paperback)

Technology and the Environment in History (Pritchard Sara B.)(Paperback)

New perspectives on how envirotech can help us engage with the surrounding world in ways that are more sustainable for humanity--and the planet.Today's scientists, policymakers, and citizens are all confronted by numerous dilemmas at the nexus of technology and the environment. Every day seems to

Science and Technology in World History: An Introduction (McClellan James E.)(Paperback)

Tracing the relationship between science and technology from the dawn of civilization to the early twenty-first century, James E. McClellan III and Harold Dorn's bestselling book argues that technology as 'applied science' emerged relatively recently, as industry and governments began funding

The Life and Work of a Priest (Pritchard John)(Paperback)

In this lively and hopeful volume, John Pritchard realistically maps out the life and work of those called to serve God in the ordained ministry. He looks in turn at the only three things he believes need be of concern: the glory of God, the pain of the world, and the renewal of the Church. From

Architecture of the Well-Tempered Environment (Banham Reyner)(Paperback)

Reyner Banham was a pioneer in arguing that technology, human needs, and environmental concerns must be considered an integral part of architecture. No historian before him had so systematically explored the impact of environmental engineering on the design of buildings and on the minds of

Infrastructure, Environment, and Life in the Anthropocene (Hetherington Kregg)(Paperback)

Infrastructure, Environment, and Life in the Anthropocene explores life in the age of climate change through a series of infrastructural puzzles-sites at which it has become impossible to disentangle the natural from the built environment. With topics ranging from breakwaters built of oysters,

Ways of Knowing: A New History of Science, Technology and Medicine (Pickstone John V.)(Paperback)

This classic MUP text discusses the historical development of science, technology and medicine in Western Europe and North America from the Renaissance to the present. Combining theoretical discussion and empirical illustration, it redefines the geography of science, technology and

The Environment: A History of the Idea (Warde Paul)(Paperback)

The untold history of how people came to conceive, to manage, and to dispute environmental crisis, The Environment is essential reading for anyone who wants to help protect the environment from the numerous threats it faces

Scepticism: A Very Short Introduction (Pritchard Duncan)(Paperback)

Throughout history scepticism and the urge to question accepted truths has been a powerful force for change and growth. Today, as we are bombarded by adverts, scientific studies praising the latest superfoods, and political rhetoric, a healthy amount of scepticism is widely encouraged. But when is

Gruesome Spectacles: Botched Executions and America's Death Penalty (Sarat Austin)(Paperback)

Gruesome Spectacles tells the sobering history of botched, mismanaged, and painful executions in the U.S. from 1890 to the present. Since the book's initial publication in 2014, the cruel and unusual executions of a number of people on death row, including Clayton Lockett in Oklahoma and Joseph

A History of Communication Technology (Loubere Philip)(Paperback)

This book is a comprehensive illustrated account of the technologies and inventions in mass communication that have accelerated the advancement of human culture and society. 　 A History of Communication Technology covers a timeline in the history of mass communication that begins with human

Our Common Future (World Commission on Environment and Deve)(Paperback)

In 1983, the U.N. General Assembly created the World Commission on Environment and Development, an independent committee of twenty-two members, headed by Gro Harlem Brundtland, the Prime Minister of Norway. Designed to examine global environment and development to the year 2000 and beyond, the

Organism and Environment: Inheritance and Subjectivity in the Life Sciences (Winslow Russell)(Paperback)

Organism and Environment performs an examination into the way the contemporary life sciences are heralding a revolution of the most basic philosophical concepts of the Western world. Analyzing recent research in microbiology and evolution theory, the present book argues that these discourses are

Green Development: Environment and Sustainability in a Developing World (Adams Bill)(Paperback)

The concept of sustainability lies at the core of the challenge of environment and development, and the way governments, business and environmental groups respond to it. Green Development provides a clear and coherent analysis of sustainable development in both theory and practice. Green

Technology and the Historian: Transformations in the Digital Age (Crymble Adam)(Paperback)

Charting the evolution of practicing digital history Historians have seen their field transformed by the digital age. Research agendas, teaching and learning, scholarly communication, the nature of the archive--all have undergone a sea change that in and of itself constitutes a fascinating

Red Dot Design Yearbook 2015/2016: Working(Paperback / softback)

The 'Working' book presents the best products of the working- and technology-oriented environment like office furniture and accessories, medical equipment, industry and crafts, as well as computers and telephones. The reference book is a must for anyone

Atomic Awakening: A New Look at the History and Future of Nuclear Power (Mahaffey James)(Paperback)

The American public's introduction to nuclear technology was manifested in destruction and death. With Hiroshima and the Cold War still ringing in our ears, our perception of all things nuclear is seen through the lens of weapons development. Nuclear power is full of mind-bending theories, deep

Shock Of The Old - Technology and Global History since 1900 (Edgerton David)(Paperback / softback)

Technology and Society: A World History (Ede Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

Technology and Society: A World History explores the creative power of humanity from the age of stone tools to the digital revolution. It introduces technology as a series of systems that allowed us to solve real-world problems and create a global civilization. The history of technology is also the

Deep Woods Frontier: A History of Logging in Northern Michigan (Karamanski Theodore J.)(Paperback)

In Deep Woods Frontier, Theodore J. Karamanski examines the interplay between men and technology in the lumbering of Michigan's rugged Upper Peninsula.Three distinct periods emerged as the industry evolved. The pine era was a rough pioneering time when trees were felled by axe and floated to ports

Lifestyle Medicine: Lifestyle, the Environment and Preventive Medicine in Health and Disease (Sagner Michael)(Paperback)

Planets in Houses: Experiencing Your Environment (Pelletier Robert)(Paperback)

What Robert Pelletier does in Planets in Houses has never been done before in the history of astrology. He discusses the meaning of each planet in each house as derived by counting from each of the other eleven houses, and he discusses the meaning of each house position in relation to the other

Process Technology: Equipment and Systems (Thomas Charles E.)(Paperback)

Developed by the recognized authority in the field, PROCESS TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS, 4e introduces you to the concepts and techniques used in today's most sophisticated manufacturing facilities. This book delivers technical accuracy along with an engaging writing style, and supports

Sex, Love and Marriage in the Elizabethan Age (Pritchard R. E.)(Paperback)

Most people have always been interested in sex, love and marriage. Now, this entertaining and informative book explores the surprisingly varied and energetic sex and love lives of the women and men of Queen Elizabeth's England. A range of writers, from the famous, such as Shakespeare, John Donne

The Senses of Modernism (Danius Sara)(Paperback)

In The Senses of Modernism, Sara Danius develops a radically new theoretical and historical understanding of high modernism. The author closely analyzes Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain, Marcel Proust's Remembrance of Things Past, and James Joyce's Ulysses as narratives of the sweeping changes that