From war room to living room : everyday innovations from the military / Tish Davidson and Scott Davidson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davidson, Tish, author.

Davidson, Scott, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Consumer goods--History.

Consumer goods.

Inventions--United States--History.

Inventions.

Military art and science.

Military supplies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 302 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2024.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2024.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

"Discover the military origins of more than 45 everyday items and technologies, from duct tape and Kleenex to microwaves and the internet"-- Provided by publisher.

The military's focus on innovation and problem-solving has led to the creation of numerous items and technologies that have transcended the battlefield and become commonplace in our daily lives. This accessible reference volume explores 46 of these innovations, from duct tape to microwaves, focusing on the people and events that made each possible. Entries follow a standardized format that covers both the development and initial military applications of each innovation as well as its transition into civilian life. Readers will gain a better understanding of the challenges military leaders have faced for hundreds of years that have spurred these innovations, from keeping tabs on enemy movements to keeping soldiers healthy and well-fed. Each entry also explores the historical antecedents of the innovation, helping readers contextualize the evolution of objects and ideas. A carefully curated list of further readings rounds out each entry, pointing readers toward additional resources for more in-depth study. For readers wishing to focus on a particular category of innovation, a thematic list of entries at the beginning of the volume will help them narrow their search.

Contents:

Preface

1 Out of the Crucible of War

2 Aerosol Spray Cans

3 Ambulances

4 Atomic Power

5 Aviator Sunglasses

6 Blood Banks

7 Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs

8 Canned Food

9 Cheetos

10 Computers

11 Digital Photography

12 Drones

13 Duct Tape

14 Encryption

15 Energy Bars

16 EpiPen

17 Freeze-Dried Instant Coffee

18 Global Positioning System (GPS)

19 Helmets

20 Industrial Fertilizer

21 Internet

22 Jeeps

23 Jerry Cans

24 Jet Engines

25 Kleenex Facial Tissues

26 Kotex Sanitary Napkins

27 M&M Candy

28 Margarine

29 Microwave Ovens

30 Orange Juice Concentrate

31 Penicillin

33 Preservative-Free Ham

34 Prostheses

35 Radar

36 Rockets

37 Satellites

38 Sonar

39 Standardized Parts

40 Super Glue

41 Swiss Army Knife

42 Synthetic Rubber

43 Trench Coat

44 Triage

45 T-Shirts

46 WD-40

47 Yellow Fever Vaccine.

ISBN:

9798765111796

OCLC:

1463059619