Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-262).
Contents:
Introduction: What is a hidden system? -- Lines of light: How do we picture the internet, and what is it actually? -- Power grid: How do we power our world with electricity? -- Waterworks: Where is our place in Earth's most important system? -- Conclusion: What are the futures we can imagine? -- Sketchbook.
Summary:
"What was the first message sent over the internet? How much water does a single person use every day? How was the electric light invented? For every utility people use each day, there's a hidden history below the surface - a story of intrigue, drama, humor, and inequity. This graphic novel provides a guided tour through the science of the past - and how the decisions people made while inventing and constructing early technology still affect the way people use it today. Full of art, maps, and diagrams, Hidden Systems is a thoughtful, humorous exploration of the history of science, and what needs to be done now to change the future"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.