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1 Technology and You—An Introduction........................................................... 14
2 Generating and Developing Design Ideas ...................................................... 30
3 Communicating Design Ideas ........................................................................... 64
4 Materials............................................................................................................... 92
5 Processing Materials......................................................................................... 132
6 Structures ........................................................................................................... 170
7 Construction ...................................................................................................... 192
8 Machines ............................................................................................................ 226
9 Transportation ................................................................................................... 264
10 Energy................................................................................................................. 300
11 Electricity and Magnetism............................................................................... 336
12 Using Electricity and Electronics .................................................................... 368
13 Information and Communication Technology ............................................. 400
14 Agricultural, Medical, and Biotechnology.................................................... 430
15 Manufacturing and Production ...................................................................... 450
16 Technology and the Environment .................................................................. 476
17 Preparing for Your Career ............................................................................... 500
Appendix A History of Technology.................................................................... 528
Appendix B Safety ................................................................................................ 530
Contents in Brief