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 antibiotics to the harmful effects of single-use plastics and the spread of misinformation through 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: | 9798217139507 |
| Publication date: | 11th August 2026 |
| Author: | DK |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley an imprint of DK |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 336 pages |
| Series: | DK Big Ideas |
| Genres: |
Technology: general issues History of engineering and technology Reference works Industrial applications of scientific research and technological innovation |
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.
The Technology Book features in the following genres: Technology: general issues, History of engineering and technology, Reference works, Industrial applications of scientific research and technological innovation
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The Technology Book was written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley an imprint of DK
The Technology Book has 336 pages
Yes it is part of DK Big Ideas series