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Gadgets and Necessities

An Encyclopedia of Household Innovations
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This A-to-Z encyclopedia examines domestic technology and innovations during the 20th century, exploring the social and cultural conditions which produced such products as the electric iron and the vacuum cleaner. It covers innovations and objects, people, organizations, institutions, manufacturers and themes. It describes and explains the innovations which have had a demonstrable impact on the household and domestic life in Europe, principally the UK, and in the USA during the 20th century. Entries include: Aga cooker, barbecue, calculators, jacuzzis, shaver, mobile phone and sliced bread.

Author Biography:

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.
Release date Australia
December 18th, 2000
Audiences
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Professional & Vocational
Interest Age
From 7 to 17 years
Pages
416
Dimensions
178x254x23
ISBN-13
9781576070819
Product ID
6001405

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