ID | 005275 |
Call Number | 303.49/WIL |
Title Proper | Kingfisher encyclopedia of the future |
Language | ENG |
Author | Gifford, Clive ; Wilson, Anthony |
Publication | New York, Kingfisher Publications Plc, 2000. |
Description | 160p Silver spine |
Note | Explores the science and technology shaping our future, as well as looking back at the inventions that have transformed the modern world. |
Note | Introduction Living with computers: Age of the microprocessor Chips with everything Computers in control Using computers Handling information Working with words Keeping in touch: It's good to talk Linked by laser Look, no wires Caught in the net Entertainment: Virtual words Electronic arts The moving image Tuning in The world in your home: Global village Online home Working at home Keeping watch: Homewatch Spying and defense Earthwatch Spacewatch Machines in industry: Robots at work Smart factories Micromachines Nanotechnology New materials Creating power: Fossil fuels Energy from atoms Energy from the cores Harnessing the elements Greater efficiency Machines near and far: In the home Domestic robots Shopping and banking Machines in hazardous areas Underwater machines Machines in space 1 Machines in space 2 Our new home Homes and cities: Future city Living together Future homes Construction Transportation: Future cars On the road Sea transportation Airports and air travel Airliners Work and play: The way to work Future learning Tourism and travel Leisure activities Adrenaline sports Healthy living Weather, water and waste Future farming Biotechnology Genetic engineering Finding a cure Repairing our bodies Holding back the years Reference: Glossary Websites/Places of interest Index Acknowledgements |
Standard Number | 0753453606 |
Price. Qualification | $19.95(Hb) |
Classification Number | 303.49 |
Key Words | IGCSE ; Encyclopedias and dictionaries ; Science ; Forecasting ; Technological forecasting ; Forecasting - Encyclopedias ; Science - forecasting ; Global Perspectives - IGCSE |