Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive introductory reference covers the key figures and events that have shaped the technological development of the United States from its founding to the present.
Nearly 150 entries on specific innovations, individuals, and events relevant to the progress of technological innovation in the United States over the past two centuries
Includes thematic essays on the impact of American technology on society
37 illustrated sidebar entries on high-interest topics
Written by expert contributors from a wide range of disciplines, offering the latest insights into specific technologies in the context of American history and society
Provides an extensive bibliography of print and online resources, helping readers follow their interest in a topic to more specific sources
