Cotterell, Brian,  1934- <br/><br/>
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 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-317) and index. 
<br/><br/>Basic mechanics -- Fluids and solids -- Machines -- Structures -- Stone tools -- Projectiles -- Land transport -- Water transport -- Musical instruments. 
<br/><br/> "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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0521341949 9780521341943 0521428718 9780521428712 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>88029238 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GB8855984  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mechanics.<br/>Material culture.<br/>Industries, Primitive.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QC125.2  / .C68 1989 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>620.1009