Synopsis
PENGUIN SCIENCE
For those who find difficulty in communicating with engineers, Professor Gordon
is a godsend
His The Science of Strong Materials made plain the secrets of materials science,
and now with this volume he explains the importance and properties of different
structures in a way, which will appeal to everyone.
Engineers will of course understand why the Greeks took the wheels off their
chariots at night, why we get lumbago, why birds have feathers and how much
science is involved in dressmaking as well as the strength of bridges, boats and
aeroplanes. Professor Gordon explains all these things, showing how the need to
be strong and to support