How Mechanics Shaped the Modern World
This unique book presents a nontechnical view of the history of mechanics, from the Big Bang to present day. The impact of mechanics on the evolution of a variety of subjects is vividly illustrated, including astronomy, geology, astrophysics, anthropology, archeology, ancient history, Renaissance ar...
| Main Author: | Allen, David H. (Author) |
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| Corporate Author: | SpringerLink (Online service) |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
2014.
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| Online Access: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
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