The new way things work / David Macaulay, with Neil Ardley.
1998
T47 .M18 1998 (Mapit)
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Title
The new way things work / David Macaulay, with Neil Ardley.
Author
Macaulay, David.
ISBN
0395938473
Publication Details
Boston : Houghton Mifflin, c1998.
Language
English
Description
400 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Call Number
T47 .M18 1998
Dewey Decimal Classification
600
Summary
Text and numerous detailed illustrations introduce and explain the scientific principles and workings of hundreds of machines. Includes new material about digital technology.
Note
Rev. and updated ed. of: The way things work, 1988.
Includes index.
Includes index.
Added Author
Macaulay, David. Way things work.
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Table of Contents
The mechanics of movement
Harnessing the elements
Working with waves
Electricity & automation
The digital domain
The invention of machines
Technical terms.
Harnessing the elements
Working with waves
Electricity & automation
The digital domain
The invention of machines
Technical terms.