Dams [With CDROM]

by Christine Macy

Book Overview

Dams are a monumental presence on the American landscape. This newest book in the Norton/Library of Congress series shows that the history of dam development is characterized by invention and innovation, and parallels that of the United States. It emphasizes the unique design and engineering complexities of these impressive structures.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393731391
• ISBN13: 9780393731392
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.8" x 11.2"