Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer

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.

Author: James L. Adams
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 04/01/1993
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.13h x 7.33w x 0.77d
ISBN: 9780674306899

About the Author
Adams, James L.: - James L. Adams is a Professor in the Department of Values, Technology, Science and Society, Stanford University.