Inventing the 20th Century
Inventing the 20th Century highlights 100 inventions from the past century from the photocopier to the Slinky. Many of these inventions have radically changed the world and our daily lives. Each invention is illustrated and presented with a brief history of its patent together with often entertaining excerpts from the original. While fun to read, this book also challenges the reader and inspires thought about the impact of technology on our common future. Inventing the 20th Century reveals how many of the most basic aspects of our material existence have been revolutionized through these objects.
