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The Technology Book
- Author
- DK
- Narrator
- Dominic Thorburn
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date
- 6 August 2026
- Run Time
- 15 hours 8 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
How much technology have you taken for granted today?
It is human nature to make things and to apply knowledge in ingenious ways to survive and to make life easier. From renewable energy to entertainment streaming and electric vehicles to gene-editing, technology shapes our world.
The Technology Book is a audio guided tour to the technology of the modern world. Individual entries uncover the stories behind the most important technological breakthroughs, the problems they solve, and their lasting impacts. The in-depth text explain not only how technology works but also look objectively at its impact on our lives – from the life-saving effects of antibiotics to the harmful effects of single-use plastics.
Combining authoritative text and memorable quotes, The Technology Book is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the past, present, and future of technological advancement.
© 2026 Dorling Kindersley Ltd (P) 2026 DK Audio
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Details
- Author
- DK
- Narrator
- Dominic Thorburn
- Duration
- 15 hours 8 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9780241809358
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Genre
- History of engineering and technology, Inventions and inventors
Synopsis
How much technology have you taken for granted today?It is human nature to make things and to apply knowledge in ingenious ways to survive and to make life easier. From renewable energy to entertainment streaming and electric vehicles to gene-editing, technology shapes our world.The Technology Book is a audio guided tour to the technology of the modern world. Individual entries uncover the stories behind the most important technological breakthroughs, the problems they solve, and their lasting impacts. The in-depth text explain not only how technology works but also look objectively at its impact on our lives – from the life-saving effects of antibiotics to the harmful effects of single-use plastics.Combining authoritative text and memorable quotes, The Technology Book is a fascinating and insightful exploration of the past, present, and future of technological advancement.© 2026 Dorling Kindersley Ltd (P) 2026 DK Audio
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