How mechanics shaped the modern world [electronic resource] / David H. Allen.
2013
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Title
How mechanics shaped the modern world [electronic resource] / David H. Allen.
ISBN
9783319017013 electronic book
3319017012 electronic book
9783319017006
3319017012 electronic book
9783319017006
Published
Cham : Springer, [2013?]
Copyright
©2014
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xxi, 396 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-01701-3 doi
Call Number
QA802
Dewey Decimal Classification
531.09
Summary
This unique book presents a nontechnical view of the history of mechanics, from the Big Bang to present day. The impact of mechanics on the evolution of a variety of subjects is vividly illustrated, including astronomy, geology, astrophysics, anthropology, archeology, ancient history, Renaissance art, music, meteorology, modern structural engineering, mathematics, medicine, warfare, and sports. While enormous in scope, the subject matter is covered (with ample photographic support) at a level designed to capture the interest of both the learned and the curious. The book concludes with a creative and thoughtful examination of the current state of mechanics and possibilities for the future of mechanics. This book also: Presents an offbeat, nontechnical chronology of the history of mechanics, from the Big Bang to present day Lays out a complicated scientific subject in a rapid-fire narrative that is both interesting and informative for the non-specialist reader 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 Thoughtfully examines the current state of mechanics and possibilities for future research and innovation
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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Access limited to authorized users.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 1, 2013).
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Table of Contents
Mechanics and Our Ancestors
The Greeks
The Romans
Mechanics in the Middle Ages
The Artistic Renaissance
Finding Our Way
Mechanics Reborn
Music and Measuring
Continua, Art and Structures
Weather
Life Cycles
The Quality of Our Lives
Mechanics Today
The Future of Mechanics.
The Greeks
The Romans
Mechanics in the Middle Ages
The Artistic Renaissance
Finding Our Way
Mechanics Reborn
Music and Measuring
Continua, Art and Structures
Weather
Life Cycles
The Quality of Our Lives
Mechanics Today
The Future of Mechanics.