''History of Technology'' is a book series publishing annual volumes since 1976, covering the
history
History (derived ) is the systematic study and the documentation of the human activity. The time period of event before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory. "History" is an umbrella term comprising past events as well ...
of
technology
Technology is the application of knowledge to reach practical goals in a specifiable and Reproducibility, reproducible way. The word ''technology'' may also mean the product of such an endeavor. The use of technology is widely prevalent in me ...
in different countries and time periods. The books are published by the
Continuum International Publishing Group
Continuum International Publishing Group was an academic publisher of books with editorial offices in London and New York City. It was purchased by Nova Capital Management in 2005. In July 2011, it was taken over by Bloomsbury Publishing. , all ...
. They have been edited by
Ian Inkster
Ian Inkster (born 4 August 1949) is a global historian, author and columnist. He is professor of international history at Nottingham Trent University, a prolific writer, editor of the '' History of Technology'' book series since 2002 and freque ...
since 2002.
See also
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History of science and technology
The history of science and technology (HST) is a field of history that examines the understanding of the natural world (science) and the ability to manipulate it (technology) at different points in time. This academic discipline also studies the c ...
External links
List of volumesat
Bloomsbury Publishing
Historiography of technology
Publications established in 1976
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