How much technology have you taken for granted today?
It is human nature to make things and to apply knowledge in ingenious ways to survive and to make life easier. From renewable energy to entertainment streaming and electric vehicles to gene-editing, technology shapes our world.
The Technology Book is a guided tour to the technology of the modern world. Individual entries uncover the stories behind the most important technological breakthroughs, the problems they solve, and their lasting impacts. The simple graphics and in-depth text explain not only how technology works but also look objectively at its impact on our lives - from the life-saving effects of transplant surgery to the changes brought about by social media.
Combining authoritative text and memorable quotes with photographs, maps, illustrations, and infographics, The Technology Book is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the past, present, and future of technological advancement.
| ISBN: | 9780241784297 |
| Publication date: | 6th August 2026 |
| Author: | |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 336 pages |
| Series: | Big Ideas Simply Explained |
| Genres: |
History of engineering and technology Inventions and inventors |
How much technology have you taken for granted today?
It is human nature to make things and to apply knowledge in ingenious ways to survive and to make life easier. From renewable energy to entertainment streaming and electric vehicles to gene-editing, technology shapes our world.
The Technology Book is a guided tour to the technology of the modern world. Individual entries uncover the stories behind the most important technological breakthroughs, the problems they solve, and their lasting impacts. The simple graphics and in-depth text explain not only how technology works but also look objectively at its impact on our lives - from the life-saving effects of transplant surgery to the changes brought about by social media.
Combining authoritative text and memorable quotes with photographs, maps, illustrations, and infographics, The Technology Book is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the past, present, and future of technological advancement.
The Technology Book features in the following genres: History of engineering and technology, Inventions and inventors
The Technology Book is available in Hardback
The Technology Book was written by and published by Dorling Kindersley Limited an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
The Technology Book has 336 pages
Yes it is part of Big Ideas Simply Explained series
£22.50