Flying Buttresses, Entropy, and O-Rings: The World of an Engineer

From Teflon to Velcro, from bandwidths to base pairs, the artifacts of engineering and technology reflect the broad scope--and frustrating limitations--of our imagination. Best-selling author James Adams takes readers on an enlightening tour of this exciting world, demystifying such endeavors as design, research, and manufacturing.


About the Author
Adams, James L.: - James L. Adams is a Professor in the Department of Values, Technology, Science and Society, Stanford University.