From the invention of eyeglasses to the Internet, this three-volume set examines the pivotal effects of inventions on society, providing a fascinating history o
This volume in Oxford's A Very Short Introduction series offers a concise, readable narrative of the vast span of American history, from the earliest human migr
Brown here explores America's first communications revolution--the revolution that made printed goods and public oratory widely available and, by means of the s
This book introduces students to African-American innovators and their contributions to art, entertainment, sports, politics, religion, business, and popular cu