Medieval Technology and Social Change Oxford University Press first published Medieval Technology and Social Change in 1962. It discusses the technological advances during the medieval times and how these changes affected society. The book's author, Lynn White, Jr., was born in San Francisco in 1907. Educated at Stanford, Union Theological, and Princeton, White taught at Princeton and the University of California at Los Angeles. He was also president of Mills College in Oakland from the 1940s to …showed first 75 words of 1177 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1177 total…the fascinating descriptions of the medieval times. White is careful to present his ideas in a format that is easy to follow and, more the most part, enjoyable to read. Aside from the lack of translation, Medieval Technology and Social Change is a book for anyone interested in this time period. Not only is White's work innovative in the scholarly realm, it allows for a broad rage of readers, making this knowledge available to all.