Scientific Americans :: invention, technology, and national identity /

"Scientific Americans examines the place of science and technology in American culture and the development of national identity from 1776 to 1876. Americans promoted inventions such as steam engines and civic projects such as water systems that articulated their national aspirations and pushed...

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Main Author: Branson, Susan (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Ithaca [New York] : Cornell University Press, 2021.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:"Scientific Americans examines the place of science and technology in American culture and the development of national identity from 1776 to 1876. Americans promoted inventions such as steam engines and civic projects such as water systems that articulated their national aspirations and pushed domestic industry to the forefront of progress"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (291 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781501760938
1501760939
9781501760921
1501760920

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