While many of us may condemn war, porn and fast food, the frightening truth is that without them we may still be stuck in the dark ages ...
From the mobile phone to the microwave, we are reliant upon many modern innovations in our everyday life. But have you ever wondered where, why and how they originated? Here, Peter Nowak exposes the real history of technology, explaining how many of today's modern knick-knacks are directly linked to just three controversial aspects of human existence – war, porn and the fast food industry.
In this fast-paced, entertaining and surprising title, you'll learn what Barbie and U.S. missile systems have in common, how the porn industry killed the Beta video cassette machine, and much, much more.