The description for this book, The New Science of Strong Materials or Why You Don't Fall Through the Floor, will be forthcoming.
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"I found Gordon's writing style fascinating; his book reads like a novel, and the technical content is superb."--Enoch J. Durbin, Princeton University
J. E. Gordon (1913–1998) was a founder of materials science and biomechanics. He was the author of Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down and The Science of Structures and Materials. Philip Ball is a science writer whose work has appeared in Nature, New Scientist, the New York Times, and the Guardian, among others.
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Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 2nd Edition. 287 numbered pages; medium cocked spine; a number of minor marks to edges of closed pages; noticeable bending to book; a few minor creases to cover; light rub to cover; minor cut to cover; a few minor dings to cover; weighs 11 ounces; measures 7.8 by 5 by .8 inches; 021726; Seller Inventory # 23753
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Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.14W59
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. book is tight with no markings, some light soiling to page edges, Seller Inventory # 019583
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. Later Edition. ISBN 0691023808. Trade Paperback. First Princeton paperback of 1968 original. Slight wear to corners and edges; slight browning to page edges; otherwise tight, sound and unmarked in Very Good condition. No Signature. Seller Inventory # 4208480
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