The Rise of Engineering Science : How Technology Became Scientific

Springer International Publishing AG

Explore how technology became a scientific discipline with "The Rise of Engineering Science" by David F. Channell. This hardcover book details the transformation of technology into engineering science during the 18th and 19th centuries. It analyzes the intellectual, social, economic, and institutional foundations laid by the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions. Discover the rise of engineering science through the centuries and its impact on modern innovations like steel production, internal combustion engines, automobiles, airplanes, mass production, and scientific management. This English edition offers a comprehensive look at the forces that shaped our modern world. **Key Features:** * Traces the development of engineering science from the 18th to 19th centuries. * Examines the influence of the Scientific and Industrial Revolutions. * Details the impact on modern technological advancements. **Product Summary:** Springer International Publishing AG, The Rise of Engineering Science, Hardcover, First edition, English, David F. Channell, ISBN 9783319956053, 202 pages, released 26/07/2018.