Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings

Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings The World of an Engineer

Paperback (12 Feb 1992)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780674306899
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 272
Weight: 522g
Height: 235mm
Width: 191mm
Spine width: 15mm