Gille B. (ed.) The History of Techniques Volume 1: Techniques and Civilizations

London: Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, 1984. — 904 p.Bringing together a wealth of previously scattered information, this classic work traces the history of techniques and analyzes its relationship with other areas of knowledge.-Parts 1 and 2 provide historical coverage, from prehistory to the twentieth century, of man's attempts to master his environment. Part 3 examines this endeavor from the point of view of other major disciplines: economics, geography, science, sociology, law and politics. Together they provide a unique reference tool that puts forward a stimulating new perspective on this increasingly important and interesting field.Prolegomena to a History of Techniques.
Techniques and Civilizations.
The Origins of Techniques.
The First Great Technical Civilizations.
The Greek Technical System.
The Romans and their Successors.
Blocked Technical Systems.
The Medieval Technical System.
Classical Systems.
The Industrial Revolution.
The Modern Technical System.
Towards a Contemporary Technical System.