We live in a world powered by technology. It informs the way we work and play, the way we travel, the way we get our information. In ways too numerous to count, inventions have defined the modern age. Those from whose fertile brains these marvels have sprung have altered the destiny of humankind.
John W. Klooster is a retired attorney-at-law who specialized in intellectual property law.
"Intended as a reference for students in high school and up, this
two-volume set considers 24 important inventions and their
inventors over the past 600 years." - SciTech Book News
"The prose is clear. . . This title is most likely useful for
public libraries and high school collections. . ." - ARBAonline
"The entries are well researched and provide resources for further
information. A general bibliography leads the researcher to
additional material. A comprehensive index encourages fast location
of specific information, while the entries themselves are written
with subheadings to ease browsing. This is a valuable addition to
any library where patrons are interested in the history and impact
of inventions, both old and new. The content is appropriate not
only for high-school students but also for college students seeking
knowledge about inventions, inventors, and the impact of inventions
on society." - Booklist
"The author does an especially thorough job of exploring the
business side of invention. . . this set offers depth and detail
not seen in most reference works on the subjects." - School Library
Journal
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