Dynamics of Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Giants
Dynamics of Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Giants
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How did the larger dinosaurs run? How and why did they fight? The author applies laws of physics, mechanical engineering and aerodynamics to answer these and other questions.
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Dynamics of Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Giants by R Mcneill Alexander
How did the larger dinosaurs run? How and why did they fight? The author applies laws of physics, mechanical engineering and aerodynamics to answer these and other questions.
A wonderful little book.. irresistible for its simple and compelling demonstration of the unity of the natural sciences. Scientific American
R. McNeill Alexander ist Professor emeritus fur Zoologie der Universitat Leeds. Er hat sich vor allem auf dem Gebiet der Biomechanik einen Namen gemacht und zahlreiche Bucher zu diesem Thema verfasst, darunter Dynamics of Dinosaurs, Bones: The Unity of Form and Function, Exploring Biomechanics und Optima for Animals. Er ist Mitglied der Royal Society, Prasident der Society for Experimental Biology und der International Society of Vertebrate Morphologists, Herausgeber der Proceedings of the Royal Society (Biological Sciences), Mitglied der Academia Europaea und auslandisches Ehrenmitglied der American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Alexander hat zahlreiche Auszeichnungen erhalten und ist Ehrendoktor der Universitaten Aberdeen und Wageningen. Aaron Diskin ist freier Fotograf und lebt in New York. Neben seiner kunstlerischen Tatigkeit macht er Musik mit seinen Bands Lycaon Pictus und Golem.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780231066679 |
| ISBN 10 | 0231066678 |
| Title | Dynamics of Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Giants |
| Author | R Mcneill Alexander |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press |
| Year published | 1991-04-08 |
| Number of pages | 167 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |