Ingenium by Mark Denny
Whether you dream of making a better mousetrap or launching pumpkins into the stratosphere, Ingenium will tickle your fancy.
Denny has produced a book that is both educational and entertainingPhysics World 2007 This book will give the reader an appreciation of the effectiveness of ancient technology. It will also be a useful reference for engineering and physics instructors. -- Eugene E. Nalence Science Books and Films 2007 User friendly, filled with humor and practicality... not only 'technology wizes' but 'history buffs' and humanists too will enjoy and profit from this book. -- Ilia Stambler European Legacy 2008 The subject matter is extremely well described. -- Brian Gee School Science Review 2008 A well-written, illustrated, and informative book that is readable to all but the mentally lazy. Choice 2008 [ Ingenium] is a good place to learn how they actually worked and how far they could effectively serve the purposes of those who made and used them. -- Alex Keller Technology and Culture 2010
After earning a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Edinburgh University, Mark Denny pursued research at Oxford University from 1981 to 1984, then moved into a career in industry. For nearly twenty years he developed radar and sonar systems for several multinational aerospace corporations. He is now retired and lives on Vancouver Island.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801885860 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801885868 |
| Title | Ingenium |
| Author | Mark Denny |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Year published | 2007-07-25 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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