Techne's Paradox - a frequent theme in science fiction - is the commonplace belief that technology has both the potential to annihilate humanity and to preserve it. Advocating Weapons, War, and Terrorism looks at how this paradox applies to some of the most dangerous of technologies: population bombs, dynamite bombs, ......
Examines commonplace conflicting beliefs that technology will either annihilate humanity or preserve humanity from annihilation. Argues that the paradoxical capacities of weapons influence how humanity understands violent ......
The airplane has redefined the way in which people travel, conduct commerce, spend their leisure time, and wage war. From the Wright brothers' wood-and-fabric Flyer to the modern jet aircraft, the airplane has evolved in countless ways as its many uses have unfolded. The development of safe and efficient air travel required solving multiple ......
The growth of engineering and science has affected military technology, organization, and practice from the colonial era to the present day. At the same time, military concerns have influenced, and often funded, American engineering and scientific development. American Military Technology chronicles the interactions of technology and science with ......
Presents an exploration of the process of invention, and shows why these three qualities are essential not only to the success of simple devices but equally to complex inventions such as computer processors and nuclear power plants.
This book provides new and seasoned users with step-by-step procedureson creating and modifying 3D models, working with cameras and lights, assigningmaterials to objects, rendering, and printing. Unlike many AutoCAD competitors, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad tools for this popular application. Use the companion CD ......
This book is the most comprehensive book you will find on AutoCAD 2022 OCo 2D Drafting. Covering all of the 2D concepts, it uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editingtools for this popular application. Use the companion disc to set up drawingexercises and projects and see all of the book's figures in color. ......
Covering all of the major techniques, this book uses both metric and imperial units to illustrate the myriad drawing and editing tools for this popular application. Use the companion files to set up drawing exercises and projects and to see all of the book's figures. Revit 2023 Architecture includes over 50 "mini-workshops" that complete small ......
