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Lost Inventions Explained

Sophie Carter

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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"Lost Inventions Explained" explores the fascinating world of forgotten technologies, examining why some innovations thrived while others faded into obscurity. The book challenges the idea of linear technological progress by showcasing ingenious devices from ancient civilizations to abandoned prototypes, revealing that societal acceptance and resource availability often dictate an invention's fate, not just its inherent merit. For instance, advanced metallurgical techniques of the ancient world were lost, only to be rediscovered centuries later. 

 
The book adopts a multifaceted approach, drawing from archaeological findings, historical documents, and scientific analyses to reconstruct the stories behind these lost inventions. It presents case studies from various historical periods, including ancient marvels, Renaissance-era inventions, and 19th and 20th-century prototypes, to illustrate the complex interplay between technology, society, and economics. 

 
Each chapter builds upon the previous one, progressively revealing how understanding these "forgotten technology" examples can inspire new approaches to problem-solving and promote sustainable innovation today.
Disponibile da: 31/03/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 56 pagine.

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