History 593T - S-History of Technology
Fall
2013
01
3.00
Brian Ogilvie
M W F 2:30PM 3:20PM
UMass Amherst
38259
Examination of technological change and its social and cultural context, focusing on Europe from the late Middle Ages to the early Industrial Revolution. After a brief overview of important developments and an examination of theoretical perspectives on technological change, students will use primary and secondary sources to describe and explain a specific technological innovation.
Open to Seniors and Juniors in History, Middle East and Judaic majors only.