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.
Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings
The World of an Engineer
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$33.00 • £28.95 • €30.95
ISBN 9780674306899
Publication Date: 04/01/1993
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