Great Inventions that Changed the World by James Wei - 9780470768174

Great Inventions that Changed the WorldAuthor(s): James Wei\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: Wiley-AIChE\nISBN-13: 9780470768174, 978-0470768174\nSynopsis\nGREAT INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD Discover the inventions that have made our world what it is today \n\nA great invention opens the door to a new era in human history. The stone axe, for example, invented some 2 million years ago in East Africa, enabled us to enter the human path of endless improvements through inventions. The taming of fire enabled us to cook food as well as leave the warmth of Africa and move to the frigid lands of the North. From the stone axe to the computer and the Internet, this book provides a fascinating tour of the most important inventions and inventors throughout history. Youll discover the landmark achievements and the men and women that made the world what it is today. \n\nGreat Inventions That Changed the World is written by Professor James Wei, a.