The Vacuum Cleaner: A History

Offering the first comprehensive book on the history of the vacuum cleaner, Gantz (industrial design, Carnegie Mellon U.) details the evolution of mechanical floor devices and how they revolutionized home cleaning. Full of interesting facts and figures, this engaging book focuses on the men and women involved in inventing and improving vacuum cleaners as well as the changing social, economic, political, health, technical, and environmental climate surrounding them. Includes industrial designers Dreyfuss, Lurrele Guild, Loewy, George Walker, James Dyson, and the author. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)