Applied Atomic Power (signed by R. Tom Sawyer)

Published by Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1946

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First edition. Hardcover. INSCRIBED BY R. TOM SAWYER AND DATED 2/21/47 ON THE TITLE PAGE. 227 pp. With diagrams. Early work on the anticipated uses for atomic power for the benefit of the human race. Includes sections on uranium, atom-splitting, a summary of the development of atomic energy, possible methods of concerting atomic energy into mechanical power (Sawyer's contribution to the work), and a summary of industrial benefits. Fine in essentially destroyed dust jacket (see the picture). R. Tom Sawyer was a pre-eminent mechanical engineer of his time; the ASME annually bestows an award in his name.

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Title
Applied Atomic Power (signed by R. Tom Sawyer)
Author
Smith, Edward S.C.; Fox, A.H.; Sawyer, R. Tom; Austin, H.R.
Publisher
Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Publication year
1946
Condition
fine
Dust jacket
very good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First edition.
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