Who Invented What When recounts the 500-year saga of innovation that has shaped the world we live in, from the first pocket watch to the latest nanotechnology. Arranged chronologically, each new invention is placed in its historical context and provides insight into the inventor?s life and motivation as well as the difference their invention has made.
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David Ellyard has been closely involved with science all his working life. He has been a researcher, teacher and government policy advisor, and for more than 30 years a science communicate, working in radio television and print. He was also President of the Australian Science Communicators. His previous publications include books on weather and astronomy, and a prize-winning biography of the controversial Australian physicist and public figure Sir Mark Oliphant. Who Discovered What When? combines his love of history with his deep concern for the human and social impacts of new ideas and inventions.
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Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001967269
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Librería: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 56580549-75
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Librería: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, Nueva Zelanda
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 320 pages. Who Invented What When covers over 500 years of inventions, from the first po cket-watch to the latest biotechnology, and all the big, and not so big, inventi ons in between. Arranged in chronological order, each new invention is described. Nº de ref. del artículo: 2092s
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Librería: BOOKHOME SYDNEY, Annandale Sydney, NSW, Australia
1st ed. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, bottom corner rear cover creased, base spine little scuffed, minor edgewear cover corners. 320 pp. David Ellyard, an Australian science journalist, covers over 500 years of inventions, from the first pocket-watch to the latest biotechnology, and all the big, and not so big, inventions in between. There are timelines and comprehensive indexes for easy reference. This book is as entertaining as it is full of information. Nº de ref. del artículo: 29611
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Librería: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Estados Unidos de America
paperback. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Nº de ref. del artículo: Q-1741104882
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