Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer
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Language: English
Published by Harvard University Press, 1992
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- Title
- Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer
- Author
- Adams, James L.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Publication year
- 1992
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0674306880
- ISBN 13
- 9780674306882
- Item weight
- 27 ounces
- Dimensions
- 7x1x9
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.
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About the Author
James L. Adams is a Professor in the Department of Values, Technology, Science and Society, Stanford University.
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