A Short History of Twentieth Century Technology: C. 1900 - C. 1950

Trevor Illtyd Williams

Oxford University Press on Demand, 1982 - Technology & Engineering - 411 pages

Covers all aspects of twentieth-century technology, including developments which are essentially products of this century -- such as aeronautics and computers -- as well as those that have roots in the past. While the emphasis is on technological innovation, attention is directed also to the social, economic, and political factors influencing recent industrial developments.

About the author

About the Editor:
Trevor Williams is editor of the journal Endeavour, is the author of A Short History of Twentieth Century Technology, and is editor of A Biographical Dictionary of Scientists.

Bibliographic information

• Title: A Short History of Twentieth Century Technology: C. 1900 - C. 1950
• Author: Trevor Illtyd Williams
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand, 1982
• ISBN: 0198581599, 9780198581598
• Length: 411 pages
• Subjects: History / Modern / 20th Century; Technology & Engineering / History