Forbes R.J. Man, the maker: A history of technology and engineering

Constable & Co, Ltd., 1958. — 365 p.Here, in one volume, is the story of man's development as a tool-using animal, written by a distinguished scholar in the history of science and based on many years of research and practical technological experience. Revised and brought up to date from its earlier successful edition, the text and bibliography include the most accurate current facts; the new revised Epilogue explores the general foundations of modern living standards in technology and the ethical and political problems in man's technical development. Dr. Forbes relates scientific and technical advances to changes in the development of humanity itself.