A History of Mechanical Engineering by Ce Zhang

A History of Mechanical Engineering by Ce Zhang

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A History of Mechanical Engineering by Ce Zhang

This book explores the history of mechanical engineering since the Bronze Age. Focusing on machinery inventions and the development of mechanical technology, it also discusses the machinery industry and modern mechanical education. The evolution of machinery is divided into three stages: Ancient (before the European Renaissance), Modern (mainly including the two Industrial Revolutions) and Contemporary (since the Revolution in Physics, especially post Second World War). The book not only clarifies the development of mechanical engineering, but also reveals the driving forces behind it – e.g. the economy, national defense and human scientific research activities – to highlight the links between technology and society; mechanical engineering and the natural sciences; and mechanical engineering and related technological areas.

Though mainly intended as a textbook or supplemental reading for graduate students, the book also offers a unique resource for researchers and engineers inmechanical engineering who wish to broaden their horizons.


Jianming YANG is a Ph.D. of Environment Science, plus a Master of Engineering for Chemical Safety & Environment from UHA - University of Haute - Alsace, FRANCE. Jianming has worked in Solvay Shanghai Research & Technology Center for Environment lab as Staff Scientist, and then WALT DISNEY Imagineering for Shanghai Disney Resort project as Environment Manager. Today Jianming works in Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Environment Asia Pacific as Environment Scientist & Senior Adviser.
Jianxiang WANG and Patrick XU work in Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences.
Jeff XU and Agnes ZHANG work in Shanghai International Theme Park Company limited.
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ISBN 13 9789811508325
ISBN 10 9811508321
Title A History of Mechanical Engineering
Author Ce Zhang
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore
Year published 2020-01-30
Number of pages 555
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.