All artifacts go through their initial invention, spread of popularity, decline in popularity,
and obsolescence. Describe this sequence, with ages, for one of the following, going
back to at least 1970. You do not need to detail the exact dates of change, but should
be able to put them into a five-year period (early 70s, late70s, and so on). Your
response should be done in the form of a table, and no more than 2 pages in length.
Examples:
(pick one from below and make a table to show its “initial invention, spread of popularity,
decline in popularity, and obsolescence”)
• Cell phones
• Televisions
• Men’s facial hair styles
• Body art (tattoos, piercings, etc.)
• Home computers
• Portable music players
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