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Gadgets and Necessities

An Encyclopedia of Household Innovations

Pauline Webb Mark Suggitt

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English
ABC-CLIO
18 December 2000
From egg timers to commuter cups, this thorough reference details the domestic technology and innovations that in part defined the 20th century. This amusing and thought provoking A–Z encyclopedia examines modern domestic technology and innovations during the 20th century, exploring the social and cultural conditions that produced such products as the electric iron and the vacuum cleaner.

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Imprint:   ABC-CLIO
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   illustrated edition
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   680g
ISBN:   9781576070819
ISBN 10:   1576070816
Pages:   416
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  ELT Advanced ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Pauline Webb is senior curator at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, England. Mark Suggitt is museums director at St. Albans Museums, Hertfordshire, England.

Reviews for Gadgets and Necessities: An Encyclopedia of Household Innovations

There is much here to be learned. This book is appropriate for public and academic libraries. - American Reference Books Annual Easily understood by general readers, this work is appropriate for all libraries. - Choice This handy tool will be greatly appreciated in American school, college, and public libraries. - Lawrence Looks at Books This compilation of appliances and their underlying principles is a valuable examination of twentieth-century technology and the relief of home drudgery ... The writing is straightforward and factual and unencumbered with jargon ... Overall, the book is a worthy addition to the school and public library shelf. - Booklist


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