商品簡介
Designed to be used in a course at The Open University, the text examines technological aspects of ancient, Medieval, and early modern cities in western history; cities in China before 1840; and cities in Africa before colonization. Contributors from urban archaeology, urban history, urban historical geography, and architectural history present nine studies investigating the extent to which major changes in the physical form and fabric of towns and cities have been stimulated by technological developments, and exploring within the urban setting the social origins and contexts of technology. A companion reader is available. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Colin Chant is a lecturer in History of Science and Technology and David Goodman is Head of the Department of History of Science and Technology, both at the Open University.
