A Social History Of Engineering
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Book: Fair
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Pages: Good
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A landmark work in the history of technology, A Social History of Engineering chronicles the sweeping development of engineering from ancient civilizations through the mid-twentieth century, tracing how technical innovation has continuously reshaped human society. Armytage presents a richly detailed narrative that connects the rise of canals, railways, steam power, and electrical systems to the broader social, economic, and political forces that both drove and were transformed by engineering progress. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible prose, the work illustrates how engineers themselves evolved from craftsmen and artisans into a recognized professional class with profound influence over modern life. Armytage argues that engineering is not merely a technical discipline but a deeply human enterprise, inseparable from the cultural and institutional contexts in which it flourishes. This essential text remains a foundational reference for anyone seeking to understand the intertwined histories of technology and civilization.
Author: W. H. G. Armytage
Format: Paperback
Published: 1961, Faber and Faber
Genre: Engineering
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work in the history of technology, A Social History of Engineering chronicles the sweeping development of engineering from ancient civilizations through the mid-twentieth century, tracing how technical innovation has continuously reshaped human society. Armytage presents a richly detailed narrative that connects the rise of canals, railways, steam power, and electrical systems to the broader social, economic, and political forces that both drove and were transformed by engineering progress. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible prose, the work illustrates how engineers themselves evolved from craftsmen and artisans into a recognized professional class with profound influence over modern life. Armytage argues that engineering is not merely a technical discipline but a deeply human enterprise, inseparable from the cultural and institutional contexts in which it flourishes. This essential text remains a foundational reference for anyone seeking to understand the intertwined histories of technology and civilization.