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This completely revised and updated classic explores the importance of technological innovation in the cultural and economic history of the West. Specific topics include development of technology of textile manufacture from primitive times, water wheels and wind mills, development of clocks and watches, invention of printing, machine tools and quantity production. "Without peer in its field."—American Scientist.

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  • Paperback: 461 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised edition (April 1, 1988)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 048625593X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486255934
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #409,302 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars History of Mechanical Technology, April 30, 2009
This is a wonderfully through review of mechanical technology through the ages. I have a sizable library devoted to the subject and this is probably the best addition.
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