| Description |
1 online resource (36 video files (approximately 1080 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Series |
Great courses. History (Modern history) |
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Great courses (DVD). Modern history.
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| Contents |
Episode 1 Great Inventions in Everyday Life Episode 2 The Potter's Wheel and Metallurgy Episode 3 Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits Episode 4 The Galley, Coins, and the Alphabet Episode 5 Crossbows East and West Episode 6 Roman Arches Episode 7 Waterwheels and Clocks Episode 8 Pagodas and Cathedrals Episode 9 Paper and Printing Episode 10 Gunpowder, Cannons, and Guns Episode 11 Telescopes and Microscopes Episode 12 The Caravel and Celestial Navigation Episode 13 Unblocking the Power of Coal and Iron Episode 14 Steam Engines and Pin Making Episode 15 Canals and Railroads Episode 16 Food Preservation Episode 17 Water and Sewer Systems Episode 18 Batteries and Electric Generators Episode 19 Cameras, Telephones, and Phonographs Episode 20 Electric Light and Power Episode 21 Department Stores and Modern Retailing Episode 22 Motion Pictures Episode 23 Surgery and the Operating Room Episode 24 Steel, Glass, and Plastics Episode 25 The Model T Episode 26 Aviation Episode 27 Radio and Television Episode 28 Nuclear Power Episode 29 Household Appliances Episode 30 Electronics and the Chip Episode 31 Satellites and Cell Phones Episode 32 Personal Computing Episode 33 Genetic Engineering Episode 34 The Internet Episode 35 Social Media and Democracy Episode 36 Inventions and History. |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Performer |
Lecturer: Professor W. Bernard Carlson, University of Virginia. |
| Summary |
From prehistoric times to the 21st century, inventions have changed the world, enabling humans to produce more food and energy and to establish social order and cultural meaning. In fact, great inventions have marked a number of key turning points in human history, transforming society and our daily lives. Now you can learn the remarkable stories surrounding history's most monumental inventions. |
| Audience |
Rated TVPG. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Inventions -- History.
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Civilization -- History.
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Science -- History.
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| Added Author |
Carlson, W. Bernard.
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hoopla digital.
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| Music No. |
MWT11948870 |
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