HIST 365 - American Technological Development

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Lafayette College

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The growth of American technology is examined from the early years of the Republic through the twentieth century. Topics include interchangeable parts and the implementation of mass production; the factory as system and community, the transportation revolution, regional electric power systems, communication technologies, the process of corporate invention, and the role of the military in developing "modern" technologies. Extensive readings from recent important books and articles in the history of technology are the basis for class discussion. [W] Prerequisite: History 206 and either History 215 or History 252 or permission of instructor Jackson

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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