Ideas that Changed the World

Ideas that Changed the World
Author: Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2003
Genre: Civilization
ISBN: 9780751344141

A collection of 175 ideas which have changed the world are presented in this volume - from time to evolution, and anarchy to Zen. Using illustrations to bring the concepts to life, this thought-provoking book could be great for dinner party conversations.

UN Ideas That Changed the World

UN Ideas That Changed the World
Author: Richard Jolly
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0253003377

Ideas and concepts have been a driving force in human progress, and they may be the most important legacy of the United Nations. UN ideas have set past, present, and future international agendas in many global economic and social arenas and have also led to initiatives and actions that have improved the quality of human life. This capstone volume draws upon findings of the other 14 books in the acclaimed United Nations Intellectual History Project Series. The authors not only assess the development and implementation of UN ideas regarding sustainable economic development and human security, but also apply lessons learned to suggest ways in which the United Nations can play a fuller role in confronting the challenges of human survival with dignity in the 21st century.

1001 Inventions that Changed the World

1001 Inventions that Changed the World
Author: Jack Challoner
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Incorporated
Total Pages: 960
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780764161360

Presents a review of technological innovations and inventions, from the ancient world to the present day.

Ideas That Changed the World

Ideas That Changed the World
Author: Sally MacGill
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756665310

An in-depth reference guide to technological developments that changed the world combines stunning photography with fascinating stories that explain each invention, its place in history and how it influenced civilization.

TIME 100 Ideas that Changed the World

TIME 100 Ideas that Changed the World
Author: The Editors of TIME
Publisher: Time
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-05-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781603201704

From the light bulb, automobile and computer to vaccinations and tectonic theory, TIME reports on the most significant scientific and technological breakthroughs — in the form of ideas, inventions and discoveries — that have driven human progress. This book is both mentally and visually stimulating, showcasing beautiful and illuminating photographs, illustrations and graphics. Taking a look back through the most influential ideas that have changed the course of history, this book will take readers on an inspiring journey. From the early telescopes of Galileo to the forefront of American industry with Henry Ford's assembly line, TIME explores the worlds of those bright thinkers that shaped the future.

Ten Geographic Ideas that Changed the World

Ten Geographic Ideas that Changed the World
Author: Susan Hanson
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1997
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780813523576

In these thought-provoking, witty essays, some of America's most distinguished geographers explore ten geographic ideas that have literally changed the world and the way we think and act. They tackle ideas that impose shape on the world, ideas that mold our understanding of the natural environment, and ideas that establish relationships between people and places. The contributors, who include several past presidents of the Association of American Geographers, members of the National Academy of Sciences, and authors of major works in the discipline, are: Elizabeth K. Burns, Patricia Gober, Anne Godlewska, Michael F. Goodchild, Susan Hanson, Robert W. Kates, John R. Mather, William B. Meyer, Mark Monmonier, Edward Relph, Edward J. Taaffe, and B. L. Turner, II.

1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think

1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think
Author: Robert Arp
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 957
Release: 2013-10-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476705720

Arranged chronologically, presents the important thoughts and big ideas from the most brilliant minds of the past three thousand years, including St. Thomas Aquinas's five proofs of God's existence and the Freudian slip.

1001 Inventions That Changed the World

1001 Inventions That Changed the World
Author: Jack Challoner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 960
Release: 2022-04-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 164517820X

We take thousands of inventions for granted, using them daily and enjoying their benefits. But how much do we really know about their origins and development? This absorbing new book tells the stories behind the inventions that have changed the world.

The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World

The Britannica Guide to Inventions That Changed the Modern World
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615300643

By their very nature, inventions change the status quo. The innovations highlighted in this book have done so in a most dramatic, memorable, or effective fashion. Through engaging narrative and accompanying images, this volume gives readers a deeper appreciation for the inventions that have made their lives easier, more aesthetically pleasing, or otherwise better.

Machines That Think!

Machines That Think!
Author: Don Brown
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-04-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1683358678

Award-winning author Don Brown explores computers and technology in book two of the Big Ideas series Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines. Included are fascinating looks at the world’s earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus to artificial intelligence, machines through the ages have pushed the boundaries of human capability and creativity. Back matter includes a timeline, endnotes, a bibliography, an author’s note, and an index.