How mechanics shaped the modern world /

This book presents an offbeat, nontechnical chronology of the history of mechanics, from the Big Bang to present day. It covers subjects ranging from Egyptian civilization, music and musical instruments, art, and climate dynamics and demonstrates how their evolution both impacted and was impacted by...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Allen, David H. (Author)
Corporate Author: Gale Group
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2014.
Series:Gale virtual reference library.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book presents an offbeat, nontechnical chronology of the history of mechanics, from the Big Bang to present day. It covers subjects ranging from Egyptian civilization, music and musical instruments, art, and climate dynamics and demonstrates how their evolution both impacted and was impacted by humankind's understanding of mechanics.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxi, 396 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9783319017013 (electronic book)