Force – What It Means to Push and Pull, Slip and Grip, Start and Stop - Henry Petroski

An eminent engineer and historian tackles one of the most elemental aspects of life: how we experience and utilize physical force  “Another gem from a master of technology writing.”—Kirkus Reviews  Force explores how humans interact with the material world in the course of their everyday activities. This book for the general reader also considers the significance of force in shaping societies and cultures.  Celebrated author Henry Petroski delves into the ongoing physical interaction between... Zobrazit více