{"product_id":"from-war-room-to-living-room-everyday-innovations-from-the-military-9781440880520","title":"From War Room to Living Room: Everyday Innovations from the Military","description":"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901883912466,"sku":"9781440880520","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_11977db9-3183-43bc-ab3a-f3cf9d8a4a3b.jpg?v=1738440648","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/from-war-room-to-living-room-everyday-innovations-from-the-military-9781440880520","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}