The God Machine
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The God Machine by James R Chiles
From transforming the ways of war to offering godlike views of inaccessible spots, revolutionizing rescues worldwide, and providing some of our most-watched TV moments--including the cloud of newscopters that trailed O. J. Simpson's Bronco--the helicopter is far more capable than early inventors expected. Now James Chiles profiles the many helicoptrians who contributed to the development of this amazing machine, and pays tribute to the selfless heroism of pilots and crews. A virtual flying lesson and scientific adventure tale, The God Machine is more than the history of an invention; it is a journey into the minds of imaginative thinkers and a fascinating look at the ways they changed our world.
While attending the University of Texas Law School, James R. Chiles began writing on technology and history. His first work was a 1979 Texas Monthly article about the Amarillo, Texas-based Pantex nuclear weapons assembly complex. Since 1983, he has produced articles and cover stories in Smithsonian, Audubon, Air & Space, Harvard magazine, and American Heritage of Innovation & Technology, among other publications. He currently resides in Minnesota.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780553383522 |
| ISBN 10 | 0553383523 |
| Title | The God Machine |
| Author | James R Chiles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2008-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Prizes | Winner of Library Journal's Top Science Titles 2007 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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