Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer - James L. Adams - Books - Harvard University Press - 9780674306899 - April 1, 1993
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Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer

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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.


272 pages, 29 halftones; 31 line illustrations; 11 tables

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released April 1, 1993
ISBN13 9780674306899
Publishers Harvard University Press
Pages 272
Dimensions 191 × 235 × 15 mm   ·   522 g
Language English  

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