Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World

From prehistoric times to the 21st century, inventions have changed the world, enabling humans to produce more food and energy and to establish social order and cultural meaning. In fact, great inventions have marked a number of key turning points in human history, transforming society and our daily lives. Now you can learn the remarkable stories surrounding such monumental inventions—and how consequential these inventions were to history—in Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World. A dazzling introduction to the history of technology and innovation, these 36 lectures will change the way you see the world—and it will transform the way you think about business, economics, science, technology, and the course of human history.