A field guide to household technology

A field guide to household technology / Ed Sobey.

Illustrating how a fire alarm detects smoke and what the "plasma" is in plasma screen television, this book explains how everyday household devices function and operate. It covers over 180 different household technologies, including gadgets unique to apartment buildings and houseboats.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sobey, Edwin J. C., 1948-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Ill. : Chicago Review Press, ©2007.
Subjects:
1900-1999
Inventions > History > 20th century.
Household appliances > Technological innovations.
Household electronics > Technological innovations.
HOUSE & HOME > General.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Reference.
Household appliances > Technological innovations
Household electronics > Technological innovations
Inventions
History
Online Access:Click for online access
Description
Summary:Illustrating how a fire alarm detects smoke and what the "plasma" is in plasma screen television, this book explains how everyday household devices function and operate. It covers over 180 different household technologies, including gadgets unique to apartment buildings and houseboats.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (249 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:9781569762707
1569762708
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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