Madness in the Making - The Triumphant Rise & Untimely Fall of America's Show Inventors

"A fascinating history of the unexpected intersection of science, technology and show business."

--John Steele Gordon, author of Hamilton's Blessing

"Once upon a time, American know-how flourished through show-how: spectacular demonstrations by ever resourceful technological entrepreneurs. David Lindsay brings back these glorious (and sometimes infamous) theatricals in a delightful, witty, narrative with a serious point: the American inventor, now relegated to endless rehearsals, needs to resume a rightful place on the national center stage. For admirers and critics of technology and for veteran and inspiring inventors, Madness in the Making will give pleasure and inspire debate."
--Edward Tenner. Author of Why Things Bite Back

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: David Lindsay
• Editore: iUniverse
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 25.05.2005
• EAN: 9780595347667
• ISBN: 978-0-595-34766-7
• Pagine: 420
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Peso: 679 g
• Categorie: Saggistica > Storia > Altro; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Tecnica > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Altro