This book contains an in-depth study of the history of rheology, beginning with the statements of Heraclitus, Confucius and the prophetess Deborah. It also emphasises the distinctive contributions of Newton, Hooke, Boltzmann, Maxwell, Kelvin and others, and culminates in the flourishing activity in the second half of this century.
Features of this book:
Is the only book on the subject
Prevents the rediscovery of results already made
Will educate newcomers to the field to the rich heritage in even a relatively recent science like rheology.
The book will be invaluable for science and scientific history libraries and will also be of interest to rheologists, and scientists working in the polymer processing, food, lubrication, detergent and similar industries."
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This book contains an in-depth study of the history of rheology, beginning with the statements of Heraclitus, Confucius and the prophetess Deborah. It also emphasises the distinctive contributions of Newton, Hooke, Boltzmann, Maxwell, Kelvin and others, and culminates in the flourishing activity in the second half of this century.
Features of this book:
Is the only book on the subject
Prevents the rediscovery of results already made
Will educate newcomers to the field to the rich heritage in even a relatively recent science like rheology.
The book will be invaluable for science and scientific history libraries and will also be of interest to rheologists, and scientists working in the polymer processing, food, lubrication, detergent and similar industries."
Imprint | Elsevier Science Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Rheology Series |
Release date | April 1998 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 1998 |
Authors | R.I. Tanner, K. Walters |
Dimensions | 240 x 165 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 254 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-444-82945-0 |
Barcode | 9780444829450 |
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LSN | 0-444-82945-8 |