{"product_id":"2026770001864-secondhand-man-the-maker-a-history-of-technology-and-engineering","title":"Man The Maker: A History Of Technology And Engineering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in the history of science and technology, Man the Maker: A History of Technology and Engineering chronicles humanity's long journey from primitive toolmaking to the sophisticated engineering achievements of the modern industrial age. R. J. Forbes, a distinguished historian of ancient technology, presents a sweeping and authoritative narrative that traces the development of key innovations — from metallurgy, agriculture, and construction to transportation, energy, and mechanization — across civilizations and centuries. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible clarity, the work argues that technology is not merely a byproduct of civilization but its very driving force, shaping societies, economies, and cultures at every stage of human development. Forbes illustrates how each era's engineering breakthroughs built upon those of the past, revealing a continuous thread of ingenuity that connects ancient craftsmen to modern engineers. This comprehensive survey remains an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the deep historical roots of the technological world we inhabit today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839389577435,"sku":"2026770001864-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/3a232709-38b6-4763-a9ae-e2964113b4a9.png?v=1780561382","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001864-secondhand-man-the-maker-a-history-of-technology-and-engineering","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}