Technological concepts and mathematical models in the evolution of modern engineering systems : controlling, managing, organizing /

This collection of historical research studies covers the evolution of technology as knowledge, the emergence of an autonomous engineering science in the Industrial Age, the idea of scientific managment of production and operation systems, and the interaction between mathematical models and technolo...

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Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors:	Lucertini, M. (Mario) (Editor), Millán Gasca, Ana (Editor), Nicolò, F. (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Basel : Springer Basel AG, [2004]
Subjects:	Systems engineering > Mathematical models. History of Mathematical Sciences. Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Mathematics, general. Mathematisches Modell. Geschichte. Technik. Ingenieurwissenschaften. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	This collection of historical research studies covers the evolution of technology as knowledge, the emergence of an autonomous engineering science in the Industrial Age, the idea of scientific managment of production and operation systems, and the interaction between mathematical models and technological concepts. The book is published with the support of the UNESCO Venice Office - Regional Office for Science & Technology in Europe as an activity of the Project: The evolution of events, concepts and models in engineering systems.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xvii, 246 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9783034879514 3034879512