02249cam a22003253u 4500 17625 UtSlPG 20260610133418.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20011163 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TP Luckiesh, Matthew, 1883-1967 Artificial Light: Its Influence upon Civilization Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-01-29 Produced by K.D. Thornton, Karina Aleksandrova and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Artificial Light: Its Influence upon Civilization" by Matthew Luckiesh is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the multifaceted impacts of artificial light on human progress, delving into its historical development alongside civilization, economic implications, and aesthetic influences. Luckiesh aims to present the importance of artificial light as an essential element in the advancement of human activities and social structures. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing the transition of humanity from a state of dependence on natural light to one where artificial light has become integral to daily life. Luckiesh reflects on early human existence characterized by the limits of natural illumination and highlights the momentous discovery of fire as a pivotal point in enabling humans to extend their activities beyond daylight hours. He elaborates on the gradual evolution of artificial lighting, from primitive sources to more complex innovations, underscoring how these developments have not only facilitated industrial growth but also contributed to safety, health, and cultural richness in modern society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lighting -- History Electric lighting https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17625 59011 59011