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

Author/Contributor(s):	Adams, James L
Publisher:	Harvard University Press
Date:	04/01/1993
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

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.