"After such a destructive and costly war, few would have anticipated the important, positive global changes that came after World War II. However, this title takes a tour of all the ingenious innovations that came in the wake of that war. A brief recap of the conflict provides context before the text explores the advances made in weaponry, medicine, and international cooperation."--

Beginning in 1900, this book guides the reader through innovations such as advancements in farming, the exploration of space, military technology, and modern advancements in engineering and food production.

Examines how technology affected World War I and how it evolved afterwards.

This volume presents some of the technological highlights for the period 1947 through 2010.