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Modern Sports Helmets
James A. Newman
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Description for Modern Sports Helmets
Num Pages: 256 pages, 581 color photos. BIC Classification: AKP; TDPH; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 228 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1596.
This wonderful new survey follows the evolution of the sports helmet from early military and aviation uses, through early motorcycle and auto racing, and to modern helmets used in a wide variety of sports today. The science of helmet design and manufacture is covered before moving into the art of the helmet. Helmets for six major sports are extensively covered: auto and motorcycle racing, bicycling, equestrian activities, skiing, football, and ice hockey. Some lesser known sports and their helmets are also included to give a fascinating and complete panorama of the field. The design innovations, both for safety and appearance, ... Read more
This wonderful new survey follows the evolution of the sports helmet from early military and aviation uses, through early motorcycle and auto racing, and to modern helmets used in a wide variety of sports today. The science of helmet design and manufacture is covered before moving into the art of the helmet. Helmets for six major sports are extensively covered: auto and motorcycle racing, bicycling, equestrian activities, skiing, football, and ice hockey. Some lesser known sports and their helmets are also included to give a fascinating and complete panorama of the field. The design innovations, both for safety and appearance, ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764327186
SKU
V9780764327186
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About James A. Newman
After a career in academia, James A. Newman established and ran a small engineering development firm, Biokinetics and Associates Ltd., developing safety systems in all forms of industrial, military, automotive and recreational applications. He currently resides with his wife in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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