Technology Systems

Technology Systems presents an exciting view of technology and technological systems. It explores how technology is designed and how it is used to create products and structures through manufacturing and construction systems, convey information and ideas through communication systems, move people and cargo using transportation systems, and apply energy to meet human needs. The impacts of technology from personal and societal views are also covered.-- Introduces thc problem solving and design process, with special emphasis on the testing, evaluating, and communicating of design solutions.-- "Technology: How It Works" sections explain how technology is used to solve a specific problem or provide insight into specialized applications of the technology for each chapter.-- Includes information on virtual reality and the Information Superhighway.-- Chapters include Objectives, Summary, Key Words, and Questions.Wright, R. Thomas is the author of 'Technology Systems' with ISBN 9781566372633 and ISBN 1566372631.