A Social History of American Technology

A Social History of American Technology

For over 250 years American technology has been regarded as a unique hallmark of American culture and an important factor in American prosperity. Despite this American history has rarely been told from the perspective of the history of technology. A Social History of American Technology fills this gap by surveying the history of American technology from the tools used by the earliest native inhabitants to the technological systems — cars and computers, aircraft and antibiotics — we are familiar with today. Cowan makes use of the most recent scholarship to explain how the unique characteristics of American cultures and American geography have affected the technologies that have been invented, manufactured, and used throughout the years. She also focuses on the key individuals and ideas that have shaped important technological developments. The text explains how various technologies have affected the ways in which Americans work, govern, cook, transport, communicate, maintain their health, and reproduce. Cowan demonstrates that technological change has always been closely related to social development, and explores the multiple, complex relationships that have existed between such diverse social agents as households and businesses, the scientific community and the defense establishment, artists and inventors. Divided into three sections — colonial America, industrialization, the 20th century — A Social History of American Technology is ideal for courses in American social and economic history, as a correlated text for the American history survey, as well as for courses that focus on the history of American technology. It offers students the unique opportunity to learn not only how profoundly technological change has affected the American way of life, but how profoundly the American way of life has affected technology.

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The Art of Profiling – Reading People Right the First Time – Expanded and Revised 2nd edition

The Art of Profiling - Reading People Right the First Time - Expanded and Revised 2nd edition

If you could profile anyone, anywhere, anytime . . . What you you do with that insight? Dan Korem, a critically acclaimed investigative journalist, developed the landmark Korem Profiling System® for rapid-fire profiling people on the spot after just a few minutes of interaction and in many cases, without asking any questions. In fact, you can profile people whom you have never met even if you can t speak their language. You learn to do this by answering four simple and direct questions in your mind about someone. Once answered, you can access a comprehensive profile that includes:
– Strengths & Shortcomings
– How to Sell/Present
– How to Confront/Disagree
– How to Lead/Motivate
– Interaction Suggestions
Since the release of this classic text in 1997, people around the world from all walks of life have used the Korem Profiling System® in their professional and personal lives to: Recruit and hire; Lead teams; Negotiate; Sell and present; Recruit and coach athletes; Sharpen communication skills; Teach and educate; Consult with clients; Reduce conflict Detect deception; Build relationships; Nurture and discipline children

Dozens of practical examples using the rapid-fire Korem Profiling System® are provided throughout this greatly expanded and updated 2nd edition, which also includes:
– Four new profiles
– The Cautious Innovator profile, world’s fastest growing identified by Korem
– How to profile people cross-culturally without stereotyping, invaluable for travel abroad or working with diverse cultures
– Two new powerful safety checks to immediately correct inaccurate reads on the fly
– How to identify the Random Actor profile, the profile of most mass school attackers, suicide terrorists, and workplace killers and how to use intervention strategies that have saved countless lives
The lessons in <i>The Art of Profiling are clear and direct and by investing just a few of hours a week your profiling skills will significantly improve.

The Art of Profiling is the companion to Dan Korem’s new book, Snapshot, which contains scores of additional ways to use snapshot reads using the Korem Profiling System®.

“A rare find . . . A masterful text . . . The Korem Profiling System® will separate you from the masses when it comes to reading people right the first time.” From the FOREWARD by James T. Reese, Ph.D., former member FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit

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Emotional Intelligence Mastery Bible: 7 Books in 1: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Discipline, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, How to Analyze People, Manipulation, Persuasion, Anger Management

Emotional Intelligence Mastery Bible: 7 Books in 1: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Discipline, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, How to Analyze People, Manipulation, Persuasion, Anger Management

7 Books in 1 Boxset

This boxset includes the most powerful collection of books that will help you improve in every area of your emotional life, personal life, and with your relationships. It will quickly lead you to more rewarding and fulfilling relationships, as well as a more successful and enriching professional life.

Included in this book collection are:

  • Emotional Intelligence: The Complete Psychologist’s Guide to Mastering Social Skills, Improve Your Relationships, Boost Your EQ and Self Mastery
  • Self-Discipline: The Complete Mindset Guide to Hacking and Stacking Habits of Mental Toughness – Stop Procrastination, Increase Willpower and Maximize Productivity
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The Complete Psychologist’s Guide to Rewiring Your Brain – Overcome Anxiety, Depression and Phobias using Highly Effective Psychological Techniques
  • How to Analyze People: The Complete Psychologist’s Guide to Speed Reading People – Analyze and Influence Anyone through Human Behavior Psychology, Analysis of Body Language and Personality Types
  • Manipulation: The Complete Psychologist’s Guide to Highly Effective Manipulation and Deception Techniques – Influence People with NLP, Mind Control and Persuasion
  • Persuasion: The Complete Psychologist’s Guide to Highly Effective Persuasion and Manipulation Techniques – Influence People with NLP, Mind Control and Human Behavior Psychology
  • Anger Management: The Complete Psychologist’s Guide to Recognizing and Controlling Anger – Develop Emotional Self-Awareness and Eliminate Anxiety, Stress and Depression

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