EAN: 9783319017006

HOW MECHANICS SHAPED THE MODERN WORLD - DAVID A...

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.

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