The Universal Man

The Universal Man Theodore Von Kármán's Life in Aeronautics - Smithsonian History of Aviation Series

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Publisher's Synopsis

A biography of Hungarian-born von Karman (1881-1963), known as the father of supersonic flight. Recounts his research, his work for the US government during and after World War II, and his teaching career. Includes photographs. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book information

ISBN: 9781560981657
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution Press
Imprint: Smithsonian Institution Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 629.130092
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 202
Weight: 522g
Height: 215mm
Width: 150mm
Spine width: 23mm