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A History of Mechanics (Dover Classics of Science & Mathematics)

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Publisher Comments:

Monumental study traces the history of mechanical principles chronologically from their earliest roots in antiquity through the Middle Ages to the revolutions in relativistic mechanics and wave and quantum mechanics of the early 20th century. Contributions of ancient Greeks, Leonardo, Galileo, Kepler, Lagrange, many other important figures. 116 black-and-white illustrations.

Synopsis:

Monumental study of mechanical principles from antiquity to quantum mechanics. Contributions of ancient Greeks, Galileo, Leonardo, Kepler, Lagrange, many others.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486656328
Author:
Dugas, Rene
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Physics
Subject:
History
Subject:
Mechanics
Subject:
Technology
Subject:
Engineering
Subject:
Wave mechanics
Subject:
Mechanics - General
Subject:
Mechanics -- History.
Edition Number:
Dover ed.
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Classics of Science & Mathematics
Series Volume:
37
Publication Date:
June 1988
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
671
Dimensions:
8.46x5.41x1.28 in. 1.51 lbs.
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