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100 Diagrams That Changed the World : From the Earliest Cave Paintings to the Innovation of the iPod by Scott Christianson (2012, Hardcover)

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100 Diagrams That Changed the World: From the Earliest Cave Paintings to the Innovation of the iPod

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100452298776

ISBN-139780452298774

eBay Product ID (ePID)113300235

Product Key Features

Number of Pages224 Pages

Publication Name100 Diagrams That Changed the World : from the Earliest Cave Paintings to the Innovation of the iPod

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

SubjectCommunication Studies, Industrial Design / General, Social History, General, World, History / General

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaArt, Technology & Engineering, Language Arts & Disciplines, History

AuthorScott Christianson

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight23.8 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width7.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"This handsomely designed volume makes a case for the diagrams...provoking many 'aha moments.'"-- New York Times Book Review, "This handsomely designed volume makes a case for the diagrams...provoking many 'aha moments.'"-- New York Times Book Review

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

IllustratedYes

Synopsis"This handsomely designed volume makes a case for the diagrams...provoking many 'aha moments.'"-- New York Times Book Review A collection of the most important ideas, theories, and concepts of all time 100 Diagrams That Changed the World is a fascinating collection of the most significant plans, sketches, drawings, and illustrations that have influenced and shaped the way we think about the world. From primitive cave paintings to Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man to the complicated DNA helix drawn by Crick and Watson to the innovation of the iPod, they chart dramatic breakthroughs in our understanding of the world and its history. Arranged chronologically, each diagram is accompanied by informative text that makes even the most scientific breakthrough accessible to all. Beautifully illustrated in full color, this book will not only inform but also entertain as it demonstrates how the power of a single drawing can enhance, change, or even revolutionize our understanding of the world. With its iconic images and powerful explanations, 100 Diagrams That Changed the World is perfect for readers of The History of the World in 100 Objects , and is the ideal gift for anyone interested in culture, history, science, or technology.