Contents Introduction 8 Chapter 1 Technology from 1900 to 1945 12 Fuel and Power 15 Industry and Innovation 19 Food and Agriculture 20 Civil Engineering 23 The Tractor 24 Transportation 28 Communications 33 Military Technology 37
Chapter 2 Space-Age Technology 40 Power 41 Alternatives to Fossil Fuels 44 Materials 45 Developments in Computers and Automation 47 Food Production 50 Civil Engineering 52 Transport and Communications 53 Military Technology 58 Space Exploration 59 Chapter 3 Controversies Surrounding Science and Technology 67 Edison’s Role 70 Criticisms of Technology 72 The Technological Dilemma 79 Nuclear Technology 80 Ecological Balance 80
Chapter 4 Technology Shaping Society 82 Interactions Between Society and Technology 82 The Power and Limits of Technology 84 Technology and Education 86 The Quality of Life 91 Conclusion 97 Glossary 99 For More Information 103 For Further Reading 107 Index 109
