05644cam a2200745 i 4500 ocn777002305 OCoLC 20171115111627.0 m o d cr ||||||||||| 120214s2012 nju ob 001 0 eng 2012006616 9781118342732 (epub) 1118342739 (epub) 9781118342718 (pdf) 1118342712 (pdf) 9781118342725 (mobi) 1118342720 (mobi) 9781118342749 (electronic bk.) 1118342747 (electronic bk.) 9780470768174 (hardback) 0470768177 (hardback) DEBSZ 397283989 DKDLA 820120-katalog:000599848 NZ1 14807266 NZ1 14976560 NZ1 15697247 DEBBG BV041828973 (OCoLC)777002305 (OCoLC)801658515 (OCoLC)804049143 (OCoLC)818827816 (OCoLC)846906371 (OCoLC)966197801 CL0500000221 Safari Books Online E867FC29-3A88-43C1-B5A9-EF45E090874D OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com DLC eng rda pn DLC EBLCP N$T IDEBK TEFOD DG1 DOS OCLCF DEBSZ YDXCP E7B OTZ TOH B24X7 UMI OCLCO TEFOD OCLCQ COO DG1 LOA pcc MAIN T15 SCI 003000 bisacsh TEC 057000 bisacsh TEC 035000 bisacsh 600 23 TEC009000 bisacsh Wei, James, 1930- Great inventions that changed the world / James Wei, Princeton University. [electronic resource] Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012. 1 online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes index. "Written by one of the world's great engineers, this book provides the curious with an explanation of how inventions have developed from human needs and desires. Chapters discuss the impacts of inventions in our work, personal lives, societies, and the environment. The text also outlines what steps we need to take to ensure continued success of new inventions, and how to mange them wisely. Based on a Princeton University course for a general audience, this book lays out a means for understanding yesterday and today's inventions, and paves the way for tomorrow's innovations"--Provided by publisher. Machine generated contents note: ForewardPrefaceChapter 1. Introduction1.1 Inventors and Inventions1.2 Innovation, Development, Diffusion1.3 Changing the WorldChapter 2. Inventions for Work2.1 Tools and Methods2.2 Energy and Power2.3 MaterialsChapter 3. Domestic Life: Food, Clothes, House3.1 Food3.2 Clothes3.3 HouseChapter 4. Health, Reproduction4.1 Prevention4.2 Diagnostics4.3 Therapy4.4 ReproductionChapter 5. Security5.1 Nature Threats5.2 Economic Threats5.3 Human Violence, WarChapter 6. Transportation6.1 Land Transportation6.2 Water Transportation6.3 Air and Space TransportationChapter 7. Information7.1 Observation7.2 Records7.3 Communication7.4 Information ToolsChapter 8. Good Life8.1 Party, Play8.2 Luxury8.3 ArtsChapter 9. Future Challenges9.1 Future Needs and Opportunities9.2 Future Sources of InventionsReferencesIndex. Includes bibliographical references and index. Machine generated contents note: Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Inventors and Inventions -- 1.2 Innovation, Development, Diffusion -- 1.3 Changing the World -- Chapter 2. Inventions for Work -- 2.1 Tools and Methods -- 2.2 Energy and Power -- 2.3 Materials -- Chapter 3. Domestic Life: Food, Clothes, House -- 3.1 Food -- 3.2 Clothes -- 3.3 House -- Chapter 4. Health, Reproduction -- 4.1 Prevention -- 4.2 Diagnostics -- 4.3 Therapy -- 4.4 Reproduction -- Chapter 5. Security -- 5.1 Nature Threats -- 5.2 Economic Threats -- 5.3 Human Violence, War -- Chapter 6. Transportation -- 6.1 Land Transportation -- 6.2 Water Transportation -- 6.3 Air and Space Transportation -- Chapter 7. Information -- 7.1 Observation -- 7.2 Records -- 7.3 Communication -- 7.4 Information Tools -- Chapter 8. Good Life -- 8.1 Party, Play -- 8.2 Luxury -- 8.3 Arts -- Chapter 9. Future Challenges -- 9.1 Future Needs and Opportunities -- 9.2 Future Sources of Inventions -- References -- Index. "This book is designed for a general audience, similar to those who would read Scientific American. The book describes how inventions arise from human needs instead of when the inventions were made or what technologies were involved. Chapter 1 introduces the world of inventions, and the common features of major inventions and inventors. Chapters 2 through 8 describe human needs and desires, and how inventions support them"-- Provided by publisher. Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. Inventions. Technological innovations. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Engineering (General) bisacsh Inventions. fast (OCoLC)fst00977993 Technological innovations. fast (OCoLC)fst01145002 Electronic books. Electronic books. local Print version: Wei, James, 1930- Great inventions that changed the world. Hoboken : Wiley, 2012 9780470768174 (DLC) 2011053470 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118342749 Wiley Online Library ddc BK 205585 205585