As the world entered the 20th century, technology was changing the way people lived. This program examines some of the significant advancements in communication, infrastructure and transport, and medicine and public health. In the post-war boom, unprecedented consumerism took hold. Technology continued its advance unabated, and in today's digital world it shapes our lives more than at any time in history.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2016. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 30, 2018.

Precursors to 20th Century Technology (1:36); --World War I (2:53); -- Quality of Life Improvements (1:16); -- World War II (1:47); -- The Post-War Boom (2:04); -- Unprecedented Consumerism (2:17); -- Early Computer Technology (1:28); -- The Digital Age (2:28); -- Technology Challenges (2:25); -- Credits: Technology and Innovation in the 20th Century (0:06); .