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| Edward Bellamy: Science Fiction Technology and Ideas |
| Edward Bellamy (1850-1898) was the son and grandson of Baptist ministers. He studied law and worked in the newspaper industry. Of his four novels, Looking Backward was the biggest seller. It inspired the Bellamy Nationalist Club, a movement that spread across the country. |
| Invention/Technology | Source Work (Publication Date) |
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Credit Card - why carry cash? |
Looking Backward (1888) |
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Mall (Great City Bazaar) - Wal-Mart foreseen |
Looking Backward (1888) |
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Telephonic Music Room |
Looking Backward (1888) |
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