Mechanics of pre-industrial technology : an introduction to the mechanics of ancient and traditional material culture /
Cotterell, Brian, 1934-
Mechanics of pre-industrial technology : an introduction to the mechanics of ancient and traditional material culture / Introduction to the mechanics of ancient and traditional material culture Brian Cotterell, Johan Kamminga. - xv, 325 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-317) and index.
Basic mechanics -- Fluids and solids -- Machines -- Structures -- Stone tools -- Projectiles -- Land transport -- Water transport -- Musical instruments.
"This is the first general account of the mechanics behind pre-industrial technology and combinines the skills of an engineer and an archaeologist. They show how mechanics can ais in create a better understanding of the functions of artifacts and the achievements of early technology."--Book cover.
0521341949 9780521341943 0521428718 9780521428712
88029238
GB8855984 bnb
Mechanics.
Material culture.
Industries, Primitive.
QC125.2 / .C68 1989
620.1009
Mechanics of pre-industrial technology : an introduction to the mechanics of ancient and traditional material culture / Introduction to the mechanics of ancient and traditional material culture Brian Cotterell, Johan Kamminga. - xv, 325 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-317) and index.
Basic mechanics -- Fluids and solids -- Machines -- Structures -- Stone tools -- Projectiles -- Land transport -- Water transport -- Musical instruments.
"This is the first general account of the mechanics behind pre-industrial technology and combinines the skills of an engineer and an archaeologist. They show how mechanics can ais in create a better understanding of the functions of artifacts and the achievements of early technology."--Book cover.
0521341949 9780521341943 0521428718 9780521428712
88029238
GB8855984 bnb
Mechanics.
Material culture.
Industries, Primitive.
QC125.2 / .C68 1989
620.1009