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How Mechanics Shaped the Modern World by David H. Allen (2013, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSpringer International Publishing A&G

ISBN-103319017004

ISBN-139783319017006

eBay Product ID (ePID)168497097

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXxi, 396 Pages

Publication NameHow Mechanics Shaped the Modern World

LanguageEnglish

SubjectMechanics / General, Mechanical, History

Publication Year2013

TypeTextbook

AuthorDavid H. Allen

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight231.2 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

ReviewsFrom the reviews: "Allen (Univ. of Texas-Pan American) brings to bear his extensive knowledge and interest in the subject to enlighten lay readers on the history and applications of mechanics from ancient times to the present. ... The book starts with historical origins of mechanics and, in quick order, takes up Newton's contributions. The inclusion of photographs and illustrations makes for a better understanding of examples from bridges to musical instruments. ... Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels." (N. Sadanand, Choice, Vol. 51 (9), May, 2014)

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Table Of ContentMechanics and Our Ancestors.- The Greeks.- The Romans.- Mechanics in the Middle Ages.- The Artistic Renaissance.- Finding Our Way.- Mechanics Reborn.- Music and Measuring.- Continua, Art and Structures.- Weather.- Life Cycles.- The Quality of Our Lives.- Mechanics Today.- The Future of Mechanics.

SynopsisMechanics and Our Ancestors.- The Greeks.- The Romans.- Mechanics in the Middle Ages.- The Artistic Renaissance.- Finding Our Way.- Mechanics Reborn.- Music and Measuring.- Continua, Art and Structures.- Weather.- Life Cycles.- The Quality of Our Lives.- Mechanics Today.- The Future of Mechanics., This unique book presents a nontechnical view of the history of mechanics, from the Big Bang to present day. The impact of mechanics on the evolution of a variety of subjects is vividly illustrated, including astronomy, geology, astrophysics, anthropology, archeology, ancient history, Renaissance art, music, meteorology, modern structural engineering, mathematics, medicine, warfare, and sports. While enormous in scope, the subject matter is covered (with ample photographic support) at a level designed to capture the interest of both the learned and the curious. The book concludes with a creative and thoughtful examination of the current state of mechanics and possibilities for the future of mechanics., This book presents a nontechnical view of the history of mechanics from the Big Bang to present day. The subject matter is covered (with ample photographic support) in a manner that is sure to capture the interest of the learned and the curious alike.

LC Classification NumberTA349-359