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Distinguished Figures in Mechanism and Machine Science: Their Contributions and Legacies

Marco Ceccarelli editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Springer

Published:23rd Aug '16

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This is the first part of a series of books whose aim is to collect contributed papers describing the work of famous persons in MMS (Mechanism and Machine Science). The current work treats mainly technical developments in the historical evolution of the fields that today are grouped in MMS. The emphasis is on biographical notes describing the efforts and experiences of people who have contributed to technical achievements.

From the reviews:

"This work contains 16 biographies focusing on the important works, concepts, and inventions of well-known figures in mechanism and machines science. … the entries contains analyses of the individuals’ major works and a modern interpretation that connects current research and applications with their seminal works. The unique perspective and contribution of this volume is its substantial analyses of the works of the biographees, written by practicing scientists and engineers. … Upper-division undergraduates through faculty." (M. Fosmire, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (6), February, 2008)

ISBN: 9789402404760

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 617g

393 pages

Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2007