Wide-ranging discussion of engineering principles by Eric Laithwaite, the author who presented these lectures and ideas on the BBC in 1974 to great acclaim. Illustrated with photos and black and white drawings.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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Seller: Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book condition is near fine. Hard cover. 1st edition, published 1980. Dust jacket near fine, no tear. Spine intact. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. Book block clean and unmarked all side of the book. Book Boards clean and unmarked. Over-all and excellent and neat copy the book. See photo. "The Engineer through the Looking Glass" refers to a fascinating series of lectures by Professor Eric Laithwaite. Let's explore it: Lecture Series (1974): In his televised 1974 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, Laithwaite delved into the world of engineering. His theme was that "Science is exciting, curiosity its bait." The series covered topics like gravitation, inertia, and electromagnetism. Notably, in the fourth lecture, Laithwaite challenged Newton's Laws of motion and the laws of thermodynamics using behavioral gyroscopes1. Book: Laithwaite's ideas were also captured in the book titled "Engineer through the Looking-Glass." Widely acclaimed, this book provides a wide-ranging discussion of engineering principles and concepts2. Metaphorical Use: Beyond Laithwaite's work, the phrase "through the looking glass" is often used metaphorically to describe venturing into uncharted territory or exploring the seemingly impossible. Seller Inventory # ABE-1724761706968
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Seller: Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Good. THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Wide-ranging discussion of engineering principles by Eric Laithwaite, the author who presented these lectures and ideas on the BBC in 1974 to great acclaim. Illustrated with photos and black and white drawings. Seller Inventory # 420854
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