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Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings : The World of an Engineer
Flying Buttresses Entropy and O-Rings The World of an Engineer
Author: James Adams
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.
ISBN-13: 9780674306899
ISBN-10: 0674306899
Publication Date: 4/1/1993
Pages: 272
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Publisher: Harvard University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Good overview of the engineering process and the things that affect our technology.


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