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OverviewThis book integrates history of science and technology with modern social network theory. Using examples from the history of machines, as well as case studies from wireless, radio and chaos theory, the author challenges the genius model of invention. Network analysis concepts are presented to demonstrate the societal nature of invention in areas such as steam power, internal combustion engines, early aviation, air conditioning and more. Using modern measures of network theory, the author demonstrates that the social networks of invention from the 19th and early 20th centuries have similar characteristics to modern 21st C networks such as the World Wide Web. The book provides evidence that exponential growth in technical innovation is linked to the growth of historical innovation networks. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Francis C. MoonPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014 Volume: 22 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 3.285kg ISBN: 9789402401219ISBN 10: 9402401210 Pages: 196 Publication Date: 23 August 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements.- Chapter 1 Introduction: James Watt’s Social Network.- Chapter 2 Networks in the Machine Age: From Leonardo to Clocks to Reuleaux.- Chapter 3 Social Networks of the Internal Combustion Engine and Automobile.- Chapter 4 Social Networks in Early Aviation History.- Chapter 5 Wireless and Radio Electronics Social Networks.- Chapter 6 Social Networks in Nonlinear Dynamics, Chaos and Fractals.- Chapter 7.- Subject Index.- Author Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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