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A History of Invention: From Stone Axes to Silicon Chips

by Trevor I. Williams; Schaaf,... | HC | VeryGood
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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Book Title
A History of Invention
Weight
3 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780816040728

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Infobase Holdings, Inc.
ISBN-10
0816040729
ISBN-13
9780816040728
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1144748

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
History of Invention : from Stone Axes to Silicon Chips
Subject
General, History
Publication Year
2000
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, History
Author
Trevor I. Williams
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
56.9 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
99-057476
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Ninth Grade
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
609
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
From axe-heads to silicon chips, this history begins with the most primitive tools and ends with the latest technological advancements. Many inventions are chronicled, explained, and placed in their historical, cultural, and scientific context, with their inventors listed in an index.
LC Classification Number
T15.W718 2000

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