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Science and technology / John Perritano ; series advisor, Ruud van Dijk. by Perritano, John Mason Crest, c2017. Call #: 509.04 P458s Subjects Science -- History -- 20th century   Technology -- History -- 20th century   Civilization, Modern -- 20th century   Twentieth century Series Making of the modern world (Mason Crest Publishers). ISBN:  9781422236413 (hc) 9781422236345 (series) Description:  64 p. : ill. (mostly color) ; 24 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents:  Series introduction -- Chapter 1: Science and the aftermath of World War II -- Chapter 2: Big ideas, big science -- Chapter 3: New avenues of research and a thaw in the Cold War -- Chapter 4: MAD, personal computers, and the engineering nature -- Chapter 5: Brave new worlds -- Chapter 6: Science, technology, and the present day -- Timeline -- Future research, index, photo credits, about the author and advisor. Summary:  "This volume, Science and Technology, explores how the advances of World War II led to Cold War competition, and how government-sponsored research helped to send humans to the moon, to harness the atom for good and bad, and to pave the way for the Internet. It also examines how private industry in the West gained from those "Big Science" projects and opened up avenues in biotech and personal computing, among other fields. The last chapters also explore the ethical challenges raised by recent scientific developments, such as genetic engineering and drone technology."--Back cover Audience:  Ages 12 to adult. Grade 7+. Other authors:  Dijk, Ruud van Holds:  1   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Bedford Public Library Young Adult Nonfiction 509.04 P458s Ya Books Checked in Add Copy to MyList Tantallon Public Library Young Adult Nonfiction 509.04 P458s Ya Books Transit Request Add Copy to MyList

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