{"product_id":"from-war-room-to-living-room-everyday-innovations-from-the-military-hardcover","title":"From War Room to Living Room: Everyday Innovations from the Military - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTish Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eScott Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTish Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e is a medical writer specializing in making accurate technical information accessible and enjoyable for a general readership. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eMedical Firsts: Innovations and Milestones That Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e (Bloomsbury, 2023), \u003ci\u003eHormones: Your Questions Answered\u003c\/i\u003e (Greenwood, 2022), \u003ci\u003eWhat You Need to Know about Diabetes\u003c\/i\u003e (Greenwood, 2020), \u003ci\u003eThe Vaccine Debate\u003c\/i\u003e (Greenwood, 2018), and \u003ci\u003eVaccines: History, Science, and Issues\u003c\/i\u003e (Greenwood, 2017), as well as numerous books for children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e works in and explains high technology as an expert in microprocessor design and test. He directed research on testing at Bell Labs. He has a BS from MIT and a PhD from the University of Louisiana. For over 25 years he has written a column where he finds accessible points of interest in highly technical papers.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.25 x 6.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45773348962501,"sku":"9781440880520","price":140.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/KpMW8F9RxO9781440880520.webp?v=1770505928","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/from-war-room-to-living-room-everyday-innovations-from-the-military-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}