Mechanics of pre-industrial technology : an introduction to the mechanics of ancient and traditional material culture / Brian Cotterell, Johan Kamminga.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Cambridge [England] : Cambridge University Press, 1990Copyright date: ©1990Description: xv, 325 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0521341949
- 9780521341943
- 0521428718
- 9780521428712
- Introduction to the mechanics of ancient and traditional material culture
- 620.1009 23
- QC125.2 .C68 1989
Contents:
Summary: "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.
Basic mechanics -- Fluids and solids -- Machines -- Structures -- Stone tools -- Projectiles -- Land transport -- Water transport -- Musical instruments.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | City Campus City Campus Main Collection | 620.1009 COT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | A067749B |
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.
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