How Mechanics Shaped the Modern World: A Contextual Introduction to Concepts and

Description: How Mechanics Shaped the Modern World by David H. Allen Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The text retains its coverage of classical mechanics, essentially Newtonian mechanics, and adds chapters on three additional topics that go well beyond classical mechanics: relativity, quantum/nanomechanics, and biomechanics. Publisher Description This updated and augmented second edition covers the history of mechanics in such a way as to explain how this all-important discipline shaped our world. Like the first edition, Dr. Allen presents the material in an engaging, accessible manner, with many historic insights and thorough explanations of attending concepts. The text retains its coverage of classical mechanics, essentially Newtonian mechanics, and adds chapters on three additional topics that go well beyond classical mechanics: relativity, quantum/nanomechanics, and biomechanics. Author Biography Dr. David Allen is currently Professor of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University. He was formerly, 2010-2013, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas-Pan American, and formerly, 2002-2010, Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Nebraska. He is the author of "Introduction to the Mechanics of Deformable Solids," Springer, 2013, "How Mechanics Shaped the Modern World (First Edition)," Springer 2013, "Modeling and Design of Flexible Pavements," (with D.N. Little and A. Bhasin", Springer, 2018, and" Introduction to Aerospace Structural Analysis," (with W.E. Hiasler), Wiley, 1985. Details ISBN 3031277481 ISBN-13 9783031277481 Title How Mechanics Shaped the Modern World Author David H. Allen Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 464 Edition 2nd Publisher Springer International Publishing AG GE_Item_ID:158865869; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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