{"product_id":"firearms-roger-pauly-9780801888366","title":"Firearms: The Life Story of a Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuns have existed in various forms for hundreds of years, and few objects have had such an immense impact on world history. \u003ci\u003eFirearms\u003c\/i\u003e traces their evolution--from the hand-held weapons of ancient humans to the medieval guns of China to modern assault rifles and hunting tools. This rich and surprising story uncovers centuries of trial and error and shows how the gun changed as new technological innovation focused on accuracy, power, speed, and ease of use. With graphic prints, photographs, a timeline, and a glossary, this engaging and insightful technography sheds light on one of the most important inventions in the history of the human race. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roger Pauly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0801888360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780801888366\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.05w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2008 pg. 333","brand":"Roger Pauly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48748343558399,"sku":"9780801888366","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/firearms-roger-pauly-9780801888366","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}