Fifty inventions that shaped the modern economy
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Cambridge Public Library - Nonfiction
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Book
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321 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-308) and index.
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"In [this book], author and economist Tim Harford paints an epic yet intimate picture of economic change by telling the stories of the ideas, people, and tools that have had far-reaching and unexpected consequences for all of us. Drawing on his hugely popular BBC radio program and podcast ..., Harford expands on them with fascinating glimpses into the inventions that have transformed the ways, we work, play, and live. From the plow to artificial intelligence, from Gillette's disposable razor to IKEA's Billy bookcase, Harford recounts the memorable story of each invention and introduces us to the characters who developed them, profited from them, and were in some cases ruined by them."--,Jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Harford, T. (2017). Fifty inventions that shaped the modern economy . Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harford, Tim, 1973-. 2017. Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy. Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Harford, Tim, 1973-. Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy Riverhead Books, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Harford, Tim. Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy Riverhead Books, 2017.
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