Ancient Engineers' Inventions, Precursors of the Present - nieuw boek

2010, ISBN: 9789048184811

We live in an age in which one can easily think that our generation has invented and discovered almost everything; but the truth is quite the opposite. Progress cannot be considered as su… Meer...

We live in an age in which one can easily think that our generation has invented and discovered almost everything; but the truth is quite the opposite. Progress cannot be considered as sudden unexpected spurts of individual brains: such a genius, the inventor of everything, has never existed in the history of humanity. What did exist was a limitless procession of experiments made by men who did not waver when faced with defeat, but were inspired by the rare successes that have led to our modern ..., We live in an age in which one can easily think that our generation has invented and discovered almost everything; but the truth is quite the opposite. Progress cannot be considered as sudden unexpected spurts of individual brains: such a genius, the inventor of everything, has never existed in the history of humanity. What did exist was a limitless procession of experiments made by men who did not waver when faced with defeat, but were inspired by the rare successes that have led to our modern comfortable reality. And that continue to do so with the same enthusiasm. The study of the History of Engineering is valuable for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that it can help us to understand the genius of the scientists, engineers and craftsmen who existed centuries and millenniums before us; who solved problems using the devices of their era, making machinery and equipment whose concept is of such a surprising modernity that we must rethink our image of the past.Taal: Engels; Afmetingen: 18x234x156 mm; Gewicht: 545,00 gram; Verschijningsdatum: oktober 2010; ISBN10: 9048184819; ISBN13: 9789048184811; , Engelstalig | Paperback | 2010, Studie & Management, Techniek & Technologie, Bouwkunde, Studie & Management, Exacte wetenschappen, Geschiedenis & Politiek, Geschiedenis, Studie & Management, Mens & Maatschappij, Geschiedenis, Studie & Management, Techniek & Technologie, Industrieel ontwerpen, Studie & Management, Techniek & Technologie, Techniek & Mechanica, Studie & Management, Techniek & Technologie, Werktuigbouwkunde, Springer<

2010, ISBN: 9048184819

[SR: 7642217], Paperback, [EAN: 9789048184811], Springer, Springer, Book, [PU: Springer], 2010-11-19, Springer, This book describes inventions and designs of engineers from 300 B.C. to 16… Meer...

[SR: 7642217], Paperback, [EAN: 9789048184811], Springer, Springer, Book, [PU: Springer], 2010-11-19, Springer, This book describes inventions and designs of engineers from 300 B.C. to 1600 A.D., with a handful of exceptions from before and after. The inventions are documented by archaeological finds and range from those very well known to some hardly known at all., 276419, Industrial Archaeology, 276416, Archaeology, 65, History, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 772136, History of Science, 271389, Other Historical Subjects, 65, History, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 922354, Mechanics, 278122, Civil Engineering, 278115, Engineering & Technology, 57, Science & Nature, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 278291, Industrial Design, 922280, Engineering Skills & Design, 278115, Engineering & Technology, 57, Science & Nature, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 278250, Engines & Power Transmission, 278229, Mechanical & Materials Engineering, 278115, Engineering & Technology, 57, Science & Nature, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 922402, Computer Aided Manufacture, 922314, Production, Manufacturing & Operational, 278115, Engineering & Technology, 57, Science & Nature, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 571050, Mechanical & Material Engineering, 564346, Engineering, 564334, Scientific, Technical & Medical, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books, 276411, Social Sciences, 276412, Anthropology, 275700, Communication Studies, 496674, Cultural Studies, 496706, Discrimination & Racism, 276458, Gender Studies, 276466, Gerontology, 496654, Human Geography, 276303, Law & Disorder, 496786, Linguistics, 496644, Methodology & Research, 276533, Multicultural Studies, 276472, Reference, 276482, Social Issues, 276522, Sociology, 496662, Urban & Rural Planning, 276588, Women's Studies, 60, Society, Politics & Philosophy, 1025612, Subjects, 266239, Books<

ISBN: 9789048184811

This book describes inventions and designs of ancient engineers that are the precursors of the present. The ages mainly range from 300 B.C. to 1600 A.D. with some exceptions from before a… Meer...

This book describes inventions and designs of ancient engineers that are the precursors of the present. The ages mainly range from 300 B.C. to 1600 A.D. with some exceptions from before and after this period. As for the very ancient ones, the book describes inventions (documented by archaeological finds mainly from Pompei, Ercolano and Stabia) that generally are very little known and sometimes not known at all. Some inventions are in the military field. This is because (unfortunately) many inventions and technological innovations have been conceived starting from military applications.The book is divided into five parts.The first four parts pertain to definite fields and present inventions generally conceived up to the late Roman Empire. Inventions that are representative of the engineering genius of the ancients and that may be considered as milestones, each in their respective field.The fifth part refers to fields of engineering (such as textiles and automation) in which important innovations were conceived also in more recent centuries.For each of the inventions presented, even the ancient ones of many centuries past, the authors provide three elements of research and reference:Written documents (the classics)Iconic references (coins, bas-reliefs, etc.)Archaeological findings.The target groups of the book are students and scholars with interest on History of Mechanical Engineering in Antiquity and Archaelogy. Cesare Rossi, Flavio Russo, Ferruccio Russo, Books, Social and Cultural Studies, Ancient Engineers' Inventions: Precursors of the Present Books>Social and Cultural Studies, Springer Netherlands<

ISBN: 9789048184811

Ancient Engineers' Inventions: Precursors of the Present Ancient-Engineers-Inventions~~Cesare-Rossi Social Sciences>Archeology>Archeology Paperback, Springer Netherlands

ISBN: 9789048184811

Ancient Engineers' Inventions: Precursors of the Present Ancient-Engineers-Inventions~~Cesare-Rossi Social Sciences>Archeology>Archeology Paperback, Springer Netherlands