TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cotterell,Brian
AU  - Kamminga,Johan
TI  - Mechanics of pre-industrial technology: an introduction to the mechanics of ancient and traditional material culture 
SN  - 0521341949
AV  - QC125.2 .C68 1989
U1  - 620.1009 23
PY  - 1990///
CY  - Cambridge [England]
PB  - Cambridge University Press
KW  - Mechanics
KW  - Material culture
KW  - Industries, Primitive
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-317) and index; Basic mechanics -- Fluids and solids -- Machines -- Structures -- Stone tools -- Projectiles -- Land transport -- Water transport -- Musical instruments
N2  - "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
ER  -