A Social History of American
Technology by Ruth Schwartz Cowan
A History Book Written Like A Novel
This book surveys the history of American technology from the early 17th
century to the present, focusing on the key individuals, ideas, and systems
that have shaped the important technological developments throughout
American history. Cowan demonstrates how technological change has
always been closely related to social development, and examines the
important relationship between social history -- the family, women and
work, and the home -- with that of technological developments in the
factory, business, and the scientific community. In a fascinating concluding
chapter, Cowan examines the vast social implications of recent
technological developments, and how these technologies are causing
crucial changes in Americas political, economic, and social structure.
Personal Review: A Social History of American Technology by
Ruth Schwartz Cowan
Unlike normal event-name-date-place-next event history books, this one is
written to be read. It draws the reader into the story of the social and
cultural interaction with the development of technology. It is a great read
for anyone interested in how we got to where we are.
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