How Mechanics Shaped the Modern World

by David H. Allen

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 art, music, meteorology, modern structural engineering, mathematics, medicine, warfare, and sports. While enormous in scope, the subject matter...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319017004
• ISBN13: 9783319017006
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"