50 Inventions that Shaped the Modern Economy
Download or Read eBook 50 Inventions that Shaped the Modern Economy PDF written by Tim Harford and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Tim Harford |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780735216136 |
ISBN-13 | : 0735216134 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis 50 Inventions that Shaped the Modern Economy by : Tim Harford
Book excerpt: Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy paints an epic picture of change in an intimate way by telling the stories of the tools, people, and ideas that had far-reaching consequences for all of us. From the plough to artificial intelligence, from Gillette s disposable razor to IKEA s Billy bookcase, bestselling author and Financial Times columnist Tim Harford recounts each invention s own curious, surprising, and memorable story.