Discoveries and Inventions of the 20th Century by J. G. Crowther

Language: English

Book Title: Discoveries and Inventions of the 20th Century

Author: J. G. Crowther

Topic: Inventions

Fourth Edition — entirely revised and rewritten
Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul, London

A substantial mid-20th-century reference work documenting the major scientific and technological advances of the modern era.

This edition covers developments including aviation, radar, electronics, atomic science, telecommunications, transport, engineering, and applied physics, illustrated throughout with photographic plates and technical diagrams.

An engaging snapshot of how the twentieth century understood its own progress — written close to the events themselves.

Details

• Author: J. G. Crowther

• Title: Discoveries and Inventions of the 20th Century

• Edition: Fourth Edition (revised)

• Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul, London

• Binding: Hardcover (cloth)

• Language: English

• Illustrated throughout

Condition

Good vintage condition overall.

• Cloth boards sound with light general wear

• Foxing present to endpapers and some pages (typical for age)

• Previous owner inscription and presentation certificate inside

• Binding firm

• Pages complete and readable

Please refer to photographs, which form part of the description.

A solid and collectible mid-century science reference — ideal for historians of science, collectors of technical books, or vintage library display.

Carefully packed for safe postage.
Combined shipping available where possible.
Local pickup welcome from Northam, WA.

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