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Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer
James L. Adams
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Description for Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer
Paperback. Beginning with a history of technology and the engineering profession, Adams takes the reader on a guided tour of the engineer's world, stopping to examine the field of mathematics; science and research; experiment and testing; manufacturing; business; and the role of technology regulation. Num Pages: 272 pages, 29 halftones; 31 line illustrations; 11 tables. BIC Classification: TB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 191 x 15. Weight in Grams: 522.
From Teflon to Velcro, from bandwidths to base pairs, the artifacts of engineering and technology reflect the broad scope—and frustrating limitations—of our imagination. Best-selling author James Adams takes readers on an enlightening tour of this exciting world, demystifying such endeavors as design, research, and manufacturing.
From Teflon to Velcro, from bandwidths to base pairs, the artifacts of engineering and technology reflect the broad scope—and frustrating limitations—of our imagination. Best-selling author James Adams takes readers on an enlightening tour of this exciting world, demystifying such endeavors as design, research, and manufacturing.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass, United States
ISBN
9780674306899
SKU
V9780674306899
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Ref
99-1
About James L. Adams
James L. Adams is a Professor in the Department of Values, Technology, Science and Society, Stanford University.
Reviews for Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer
In these witty and engrossing pages, Adams demonstrates that engineering actually can be as divine an occupation as the clergy and as soulful as an aria… Adams’ literary tour is the next best thing to visiting a hands-on engineering exhibit.
Alex Raksin
Los Angeles Times Book Review
Adams has covered his subject well, and his book would ... Read more
Alex Raksin
Los Angeles Times Book Review
Adams has covered his subject well, and his book would ... Read more