Technology: R. Thomas Wright,9781590701591

Technology: R. Thomas Wright

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Edition: 4th
ISBN13: 9781590701591
ISBN10: 1590701593
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2003-04-01
Publisher(s): Goodheart-Willcox Pub
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Summary

Helps students realize how technology affects people and the world in which we live.

Table of Contents

Section 1 Technology
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Cloning
15(1)
Technology: A Dynamic, Human System
16(14)
Technology Defined
17(2)
Technology As a Dynamic Process
19(1)
Positive and Negative Aspects of Technology
20(1)
Connections to Technology: History The Presidential Election of 1960
20(1)
Technology and Types of Knowledge
21(3)
Technology Explained Smart Houses
23(1)
The Evolution of Technology
24(6)
Technology As a System
30(14)
System Components
31(13)
Connections to Technology: Science Newton's Third Law of Motion
34(5)
Technology Explained Solar Collectors
39(5)
Types of Technological Systems
44(16)
Level of Development
44(2)
Economic Structure
46(2)
Number of People Involved
48(1)
Type of Technology Developed and Used
49(7)
Connections to Technology: Science Genetic Engineering
52(4)
Section 1 Activities
56(3)
Section 2 Technological System Components
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Self-Cleaning Windows
59(1)
Inputs to Technological Systems
60(20)
People
61(2)
Tools and Machines
63(6)
Materials
69(3)
Information
72(2)
Connections to Technology: Mathematics The Law of Equilibrium
73(1)
Energy
74(1)
Finances
75(1)
Time
76(4)
Technological Processes
80(24)
Problem-Solving or Design Processes
82(3)
Production Processes
85(14)
Technology Explained Hybrid Vehicles
90(9)
Management Processes
99(5)
Connections to Technology: History The Tennessee Valley Authority
97(7)
Outputs and Feedback and Control
104(22)
Outputs: Desirable and Undesirable
105(2)
Outputs: Intended and Unintended
107(1)
Outputs: Immediate and Delayed
107(2)
Technology Explained Integrated Circuits
108(1)
Feedback and Control
109(13)
Connections to Technology: Science Chlorofluorocarbons
117(5)
Section 2 Activities
122(3)
Section 3 Tools of Technology
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Satellite Radio
125(1)
Production Tools and Their Safe Use
126(30)
Material-Processing Tools and Machines
127(4)
Types of Machine Tools
131(8)
Technology Explained Flexible Manufacturing
134(5)
Energy-Processing Converters
139(6)
Information-Processing Machines
145(6)
Connections to Technology: Communication Computer Bugs
148(3)
Using Technology Safely
151(5)
Measurement Systems and Tools and Their Role in Technology
156(22)
Measurement Systems: Past and Present
157(3)
Qualities Measured
160(4)
Types of Measurement
164(1)
Measurement Tools
165(3)
Measurement and Control
168(6)
Connections to Technology: Mathematics Measuring Area
171(3)
Section 3 Activities
174(3)
Section 4 Problem Solving and Design in Technology
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Nanotechnology
177(1)
The Problem-Solving and Design Process
178(12)
The Problem-Solving/Design Process in General
179(1)
The Problem-Solving/Design Process in Technology
179(3)
Steps in Solving Technological Problems and Meeting Opportunities
182(1)
Identifying a Technological Problem or Opportunity
183(7)
Connections to Technology: History The Origin of Radar
187(3)
Developing Design Solutions
190(16)
System Design
190(2)
Product Design
192(1)
Developing Design Solutions
192(14)
Connections to Technology: Mathematics Solid Geometry
198(8)
Evaluating Design Solutions
206(18)
Modeling Design Solutions
206(8)
Analyzing the Design
214(4)
Technology Explained Radar
216(2)
Redesigning Products and Structures
218(6)
TSA Modular Activity Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Animation
221(3)
Communicating Design Solutions
224(22)
Product Documents and Reports
224(13)
Connections to Technology: Communication Principles of Design
231(3)
Technology Explained Computer-Aided Design
234(3)
Approval Documents and Reports
237(5)
TSA Modular Activity Computer-Aided Design, 2D Architectural
240(2)
Section 4 Activities
242(3)
Section 5 Applying Technology: Producing Products and Structures
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Gas-Plasma Displays
245(1)
Using Technology to Produce Artifacts
246(8)
Production Activities
246(4)
Servicing and Repairing Products and Structures
250(4)
Connections to Technology: Science The Principles of Expansion and Contraction
251(3)
The Types of Material Resources and How They Are Obtained
254(16)
Types of Natural Material Resources
254(4)
Locating and Obtaining Natural Resources
258(12)
Connections to Technology: Science Synthetic Fuels
265(5)
Processing Resources
270(20)
Mechanical Processes
271(4)
Thermal Processes
275(9)
Connections to Technology: Mathematics Calculating Board Footage
277(7)
Chemical and Electrochemical Processes
284(6)
Technology Explained Nuclear Energy
285(5)
Manufacturing Products
290(28)
Types of Manufacturing Processes
290(28)
Technology Explained Robots
298(20)
Constructing Structures
318(26)
Types of Structures
318(26)
Connections to Technology: Communication Word Origins
333(9)
TSA Modular Activity Structural Engineering
342(2)
Using and Servicing Products and Structures
344(18)
Selecting Technological Products
344(2)
Installing Technological Products
346(1)
Maintaining Technological Products
347(1)
Repairing Technological Products
348(2)
Altering Technological Products
350(2)
Disposing of Technological Products
352(4)
Connections to Technology: Science Materials Science
353(3)
Section 5 Activities
356(5)
Section 6 Applying Technology: Communicating Information and Ideas
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Fiber Optic Systems
361(1)
Using Technology to Communicate
362(12)
Items That Are Communicated
363(1)
Goals of Communication
364(1)
The Communication Model
364(1)
Types of Communication
365(1)
Communication Systems
366(8)
Technology Explained Compact Disc (CD) Systems
368(2)
Connections to Technology: Communication The Power of Radio
370(4)
Printed Graphic Communication
374(26)
Printing Methods
375(3)
Steps in Producing Printed Graphic Messages
378(12)
Technology Explained Fax Machines
384(5)
Connections to Technology: Mathematics Measuring Type
389(1)
Computer-Based Publishing
390(10)
TSA Modular Activity Promotional Graphics
396(2)
TSA Modular Activity Desktop Publishing
398(2)
Photographic Communication
400(18)
Light and Photography
401(2)
Fundamentals of Photographic Communication
403(9)
Technology Explained Digital Theaters
405(7)
Digital Photography
412(1)
Other Types of Photographic Communication
412(6)
Connections to Technology: History The Beginnings of Photojournalism
413(3)
TSA Modular Activity Imaging Technology
416(2)
Telecommunication
418(24)
The Physics of Telecommunication
418(2)
Types of Telecommunication Systems
420(4)
Communicating with Telecommunication Systems
424(10)
Technology Explained Fiber Optics
426(3)
Connections to Technology: Communication Advertising
429(5)
Other Communication Technologies
434(8)
TSA Modular Activity Film Technology
438(4)
Computer and Internet Communication
442(24)
Computer Systems: An Overview
443(1)
Networks
444(1)
The Internet
445(1)
Internet Access
446(1)
Internet Domains
447(1)
The World Wide Web
448(4)
Connections to Technology: History The Internet
451(1)
Electronic Mail
452(3)
Technology Explained Virtual Reality
454(1)
Newsgroups and Chat Rooms
455(1)
Electronic Commerce
456(6)
TSA Modular Activity Cyberspace Pursuit
460(2)
Section 6 Activities
462(3)
Section 7 Applying Technology: Transporting People and Cargo
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Human Transporters
465(1)
Using Technology to Transport
466(10)
Transportation: A Definition
466(1)
The Importance of Transportation
467(1)
Transportation as a System
468(1)
Types of Transportation Systems
468(1)
Transportation System Components
469(7)
Connections to Technology: Science Newton's First Law of Motion
471(5)
Transportation Vehicles
476(30)
Vehicular Systems: An Overview
476(3)
Land Transportation Vehicles
479(4)
Water Transportation Vehicles
483(8)
Technology Explained Maglev Train
488(3)
Air Transportation Vehicles
491(7)
Space Transportation Vehicles
498(8)
Connections to Technology: Mathematics Calculating Buoyant Force
501(5)
Operating Transportation Systems
506(20)
Types of Transportation
506(2)
Components of a Transportation System
508(4)
Transporting People and Cargo
512(3)
Maintaining Transportation Systems
515(2)
Connections to Technology: Mathematics Relating Speed, Time, and Distance
515(2)
Regulating Transportation Systems
517(5)
TSA Modular Activity System Control Technology
520(2)
Section 7 Activities
522(3)
Section 8 Applying Technology: Using Energy
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Fuel Cells in Automobiles
525(1)
Energy: The Foundation of Technology
526(12)
Types of Energy
526(1)
Energy, Work, and Power
527(2)
Forms of Energy
529(2)
Connections to Technology: History Origin of Horsepower
530(1)
Energy Is Interrelated
531(1)
Sources of Energy
532(2)
Energy Technology: Help or Harm
534(4)
Energy Conversion Systems
538(28)
Inexhaustible Energy Converters
539(9)
Renewable Energy Converters
548(1)
Thermal Energy Converters
549(4)
Electrical Energy Converters
553(3)
Applying Energy to Do Work
556(6)
Connections to Technology: Science Laws of Gases
558(4)
Section 8 Activities
562(3)
Section 9 Applying Technology: Meeting Needs through Biorelated Technologies
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Genetically Modified Foods
565(1)
Agricultural and Related Biotechnologies
566(26)
Types of Agriculture
567(1)
Crop Production
568(1)
Technology in Crop Production
569(11)
A Special Type of Crop Production
580(1)
Raising Livestock
580(5)
Connections to Technology: History The Homestead Act and the Morrill Act
584(1)
A Special Type of Animal Raising
585(1)
Agriculture and Biotechnology
586(6)
TSA Modular Activity Agriculture and Biotechnology Design
590(2)
Food-Processing Technologies
592(22)
Primary Food Processing
594(12)
Secondary Food Processing
606(8)
Connections to Technology: Science Irradiation
607(7)
Medical and Health Technologies
614(26)
Technology and Wellness
615(5)
Technology and Illness
620(16)
Technology Explained Dialysis Machines
624(1)
Connections to Technology: Science Aerodynamics
625(9)
TSA Modular Activity Medical Technology
634(2)
Section 9 Activities
636(3)
Section 10 Managing a Technological Enterprise
Tomorrow's Technology Today: Warmup Jacket
639(1)
Organizing a Technological Enterprise
640(12)
Technology and the Entrepreneur
640(1)
Technology and Management
641(3)
Risks and Rewards
644(1)
Forming a Company
645(7)
Operating Technological Enterprises
652(22)
Societal Institutions
652(1)
Economic Enterprises
653(1)
Industry
654(1)
Areas of Industrial Activity
654(1)
Research and Development
655(3)
Production
658(6)
Technology Explained Wind Tunnels
660(4)
Marketing
664(1)
Industrial Relations
665(4)
Connections to Technology: Mathematics Calculating Bids
668(1)
Financial Affairs
669(2)
Industry-Consumer Product Cycle
671(3)
Using and Assessing Technology
674(16)
Using Technology
675(5)
Technology Explained Earth-Sheltered Building
678(2)
Assessing Technology
680(4)
Section 10 Activities
684(5)
Section 11 Technological Systems in Modern Society
Tomorrow's Technology Today: The Eden Project
689(1)
Technology: A Societal View
690(16)
Technology Controls and Harnesses Natural Forces
691(1)
Technology Has a Global Impact
692(1)
Technology and the Future
692(3)
Technology Explained Mechanization
694(1)
Technology: Challenges and Promises
695(11)
Technology: A Personal View
706(16)
Technology and Lifestyle
706(5)
Technology and Employment
711(4)
Technology and Individual Control
715(1)
Technology and Major Concerns
716(2)
Technology and New Horizons
718(4)
Section 11 Activities
722

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