Technology in America: A Brief History - Paperback

Technology in America: A Brief History - Updated Edition

This thoroughly updated textbook provides a comprehensive survey of technological development in America from the colonial era through the 21st century. Authors Alan I Marcus and Howard P. Segal examine how society, culture, politics, and economics have shaped technological advancement across four centuries of American history.

Comprehensive Coverage of American Technological Development

The textbook places American technology within broader developmental contexts, particularly focusing on major systems including transportation and communications. Students gain understanding of how technological evolution interconnects with social and economic changes throughout different historical periods.

Unique Historical Connections

This book distinguishes itself by connecting diverse technological phenomena across American history. It examines colonial printing presses and their role in the American Revolution, analyzes early photography's influence on American character formation, and explores modern biotechnology advances alongside growing demands for individual autonomy. These connections help students understand technology as an integrated force in American society rather than isolated inventions.

Updated Content for Contemporary Study

The new edition incorporates recent developments in technology history scholarship and extends coverage through current 21st century innovations. This updated approach ensures students engage with both foundational historical concepts and contemporary technological issues relevant to modern America.

Academic Resource for Multiple Disciplines

Designed specifically for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, this textbook serves students in history of technology, history of science, and American history programs. The interdisciplinary approach makes it valuable for courses examining the intersection of technological change with cultural studies and social history.

About the Authors

Alan I Marcus, Professor and Head of the Department of History, Mississippi State University, USA.
Howard P. Segal, Professor of History, History Department, University of Maine, USA.
Alan I Marcus, Professor and Head of the Department of History, Mississippi State University, USA.

Howard P. Segal, Professor of History, History Department, University of Maine, USA.