tailieunhanh - An Encyclopedia of the History of Technology part 104

An Encyclopedia of the History of Technology part 104. This one of a kind encyclopedia presents the entire field of technology from rudimentary agricultural tools to communication satellites in this first of its kind reference source. Following an introduction that discusses basic tools, devices, and mechanisms, the chapters are grouped into five parts that provide detailed information on materials, power and engineering, transportation, communication and calculation, and technology and society, revealing how different technologies have together evolved to produce enormous changes in the course of history | THE CONTRIBUTORS read Mathematical Physics at Birmingham University and learnt to fly with University Air Squadron. He joined the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough in 1952 and was engaged in research in the Aerodynamics Department until 1976. His main field of research was concerned with subsonic and transonic flow around swept wings and with the aerodynamics of engine installations on transport aircraft in particular. In November 1976 hejoined the Science Museum London as the curator in charge of the Aeronautical Collection. He joined the Royal Aeronautical Society as an Associate Fellow in 1961 and was elected a Fellow in 1976. He is chairman of the Historical Group Committee of the Society. Brian Bowers is an electrical engineer with a doctorate in the history of technology. He has been a Curator in the Science Museum London since 1967 and was previously an Examiner in the British Patent Office. He has been Chairman of the Institution of Electrical Engineers History of Technology and Archives Committees and is Editor of their History of Technology series. His publications include a biography of Charles Wheatsone a children s biography of Michael Faraday and A History of Electric Light Power. His main current research interests are in the introduction of electricity supply especially in the home and the relationships between and electrical engineers in Britain. John Boyes has lately retired as a Principal Inspector of Factories in the Health and Safety Executive of the British Civil Service. His professional experience has led to a wide interest in technical and particularly transport history. As the main author of The Canals of Eastern Enngland 1977 he was awarded the first Rolt Memorial Fellowship at Bath University. He has written and lectured extensively on local history and is a member of the editorial committee of the Victoria County History of Essex. He is a member of the Council of the Newcomen Society and editor of its .