An important aspect of the history of technology and development of industry is humankind's evolving ability to harness power, create energy, and then find new uses for them. Power and Energy presents in fascinating detail the most significant milestones in invention and innovation related to this important topic, showing how new ways of using power and generating energy have driven technical progress from the earliest days to the present. Illustrations accompany the engaging narrative, and a timeline, glossary, further reading list, and index provide easy access to the broad range of information contained within the book's pages.
- ISBN10 0816054401
- ISBN13 9780816054404
- Publish Date 1 July 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 September 2016
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Facts On File Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 96
- Language English