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OverviewThe twentieth century saw countless innovations in science and technology. These developments have changed the way people experience transportation, entertainment, communication, astronomy, and warfare. Even some of the mysteries of life itself were solved between 1900 and today.In this volume of the Gallup Major Trends & Events: The Pulse of Our Nation 1900 to the Present series, technological advancements and the thinkers responsible for them are examined. The attitude of the typical American toward technology is also traced throughout the past hundred years. Polls from the Gallup Organization indicate that though most Americans are satisfied with the ways technology has improved day-to-day life, many also fear technology may go too far. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hal MarcovitzPublisher: Mason Crest Publishers Imprint: Mason Crest Publishers Dimensions: Width: 19.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9781590849699ISBN 10: 1590849698 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 01 January 2007 Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |