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A Field Guide to Household Technology

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A Field Guide to Household Technology - Sobey, Ed
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Illustrating how a fire alarm detects smoke and what the "plasma" is in a plasma screen television, this fascinating handbook explains how everyday household devices function and operate. More than 180 different household technologies are covered, including gadgets unique to apartment buildings and houseboats. Devices are grouped according to their "habitats"--the living room, family room, den, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and basement--and feature a detailed description of what the device does and how it works, as well as a ...

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A Field Guide to Household Technology 2007, Chicago Review Press, Chicago, IL

ISBN-13: 9781556526701

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