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Braun (Austrian Academy of Sciences, retired) chronicles the development of basic tools by ancient civilizations, scientific achievements during the Middle Ages, and manufacturing advances during the industrial revolution. The closing chapter warns about the negative impact of computers on society and includes a selection of further reading. An extensive bibliography is supplied along with a register of names. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)