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Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, 1999
ISBN 10: 156098399X ISBN 13: 9781560983996
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1999. South Pacific, Australia. Smithsonian Institution Press. Goodpictorial boards with darkening to fore-edges and slight ripple along text's margins 480p.
Language: English
Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D.C., 1999
ISBN 10: 156098399X ISBN 13: 9781560983996
Seller: Matthew's Books, Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A.
hardcover. 8vo 479pp. see pictures for synopsis. #04048 HEAVY ITEM WILL REQUIRE EXTRA S/H. Book NF: clean, square, tight, unmarked.
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Language: English
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1992
ISBN 10: 0521428718 ISBN 13: 9780521428712
Seller: Blue Fog Books, Arlington Heights, IL, U.S.A.
No names, underlining, notes or highlighting. a2.
1999. South Pacific, Australia. Smithsonian Institution Press. Very good - fine paperback 480p.
Published by Washington and London Smithsonian Institution Press, 1999
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition. 480 pages. Illustrated. Fine condition. (F8).
Language: English
Published by Allen and Unwin, Sydney. 1999., 1999
ISBN 10: 1864489502 ISBN 13: 9781864489507
Seller: Sainsbury's Books Pty. Ltd., Camberwell, VIC, Australia
8vo, 480pp. Colour and black & white illustrations. A very good paperback copy.
Language: English
Published by Sydney; Allen & Unwin; 1999, 1999
ISBN 10: 1864489502 ISBN 13: 9781864489507
Seller: Fine Print Books (ABA), Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, Australia
paperback in good condition, corners a little creased, gift inscription inside front cover; 480 pages, colour and b/w photos and illusts, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.
Language: English
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1992
ISBN 10: 0521428718 ISBN 13: 9780521428712
Seller: Birkitt's Books, SARASOTA, FL, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Minor shelf wear, scratching to wraps, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. "Mechanics of pre-industrial technology is a marvellous book. It is to the brim full of information, never dull and well researched throughout. The illustrations are extremely well chosen, very copious and most informative." ANU Reporter "It should be required reading for all archaeologists, to stop them perpetuating the scientific howlers that disfigure so many `interpretations'." British Archaeological News Cover illustration: A traditional Chinese building method for raising heavy weights: nineteenth-century European lithographic copy of a Chinese drawing Cover design: Jack Bowles CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS This book is the first general account of the mechanics behind pre-industrial technology and combines the skills of an engineer and an archaeologist. They show how mechanics can aid in creating a better understanding of the functions of artefacts and the achievements of early technology. The authors spread a wide net. They examine technology from the earliest stone tools of more than two million years ago to the erection of the statues of Easter Island which continued into the seventeenth century. Representative material cultures from most areas of the world have been selected for this study, and the book shows how sophisticated were many of their apparently simple techniques and artefacts. After an introduction to basic mechanics, the book examines the elements of machines, the various structures which can be made to bridge openings, the mechanics involved in fashioning stone tools, projectiles such as the spear and boomerang, the efficiency of transport by land and water, and the mechanics of musical instruments. The broad coverage of this book will appeal to those with interests in archaeology and anthropology, world history and the history of technology. It is also a valuable and fascinating insight into the history of mechanical science and engineering.
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Published by Smithsonian Institution Press. 1999., 1999
ISBN 10: 156098399X ISBN 13: 9781560983996
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
ISBN 1-56098-399-X. Hardback. No dustjacket. Near Fine condition. Tight, bright, attractive copy with no markings to the book. Copy One.
Published by Smithsonian Institution Press, 1999
ISBN 10: 156098399X ISBN 13: 9781560983996
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition.
Published by allen & unwin st leonards 1999, 1999
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
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First Edition
first edition 480pp ills.[b/w] VG+ (in glossy wrappers,plastic protector taped to inside of covers,owner's sign.to prelim.).
Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Hbk 480pp small 4to illustr no dj as issued decorated laminated boards a new and unread copy excellent clean tight unmarked as new.
Condition: Used - Very Good. VG hardback. Slight yellowing on page edges; otherwise a clean, tidy copy in tight binding. Spine head/foot slightly bumped.
Language: English
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1991
ISBN 10: 0521341949 ISBN 13: 9780521341943
Seller: Neatstuff, Bristol, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. "An Introduction of Ancient and Traditional Material Culture", hardcover, with DJ, by Brian Cotterell, Johan Kamminga, Cambridge University Press, 1990, ISBN 0521341949, 325 pp. including appendix, references and index, illustrated with figures, tables, mathematical equations, and B&W photos. Book: (boards have corner bumping). DJ: (light scuffing, light corner wear with one nick and light wear to head and foot of spine).
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Minor shelf wear. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book. B/e and some color illustrations. Index. xx, 480 pp.
Language: English
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1992
ISBN 10: 0521428718 ISBN 13: 9780521428712
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very Good With Light Handling Wear, Single Crease On The Spine Pp 480 Index Illustrations.
Language: English
Published by Cambridge University Press, 1992
ISBN 10: 0521428718 ISBN 13: 9780521428712
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
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Language: English
Published by Crows Nest, NSW, Australia: Allen & Unwin Pty., Limited, 2000
ISBN 10: 1864489502 ISBN 13: 9781864489507
Seller: Rob the Book Man, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade paperback in very good+ condition.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.