Fascinating overview of technology and how we got there. Includes missteps that can be avoided and a discussion of some things we will probably have to do different (due to lack of easily-available oil and coal). This comprehensive work covers paper to radio, germs to gassification, time, space, the scientific method and a lot more. Was a solid four star book until I hit the bibliography and related fictional works - score!

A recommended part of any post-apocalyptic reading list.