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Examines the most positive, significant innovations in world history. The author acknowledges that most innovations have negative consequences for some people, and is more concerned with raising questions than with establishing theory. Chapters examine topics such as the first farmers, the Roman and Han Empires, the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century, the British Industrial Revolution, the marriage of science and technology, and the third communication revolution. Paper edition (unseen) $22.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.