The Way Things Work An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Technology circa 1970's Simon & Schuster Publishing Science STEM books
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This is a near fine (almost like new) hardcover with dust jacket in protective archival sleeve. 10th Printing, circa 1970's Simon & Schuster Publishing. This copy is still crisp and clean inside and out. The inside pages are still crisp and clean. The binding is tight and straight. Black hardcover boards under jacket are also near fine with barely a hint of shelf wear. The accompanying dust jacket is near fine and housed in clear archival protective sleeve. Octavo book size or 6" x 9" with 590 pages including index.
The Way Things Work An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Technology answers hundreds of questions about technology. From the telephone to the light meter to X-Rays and more, how things work (or worked in some cases like telephones !) will be found. In addition, explanations of complex industrial processes such as oil refining, steel processing, printing, nuclear energy, electrodynamics, navigation, cinematography and more are covered. The edition is extensively illustrated with 1071 two-color drawings and diagrams to show principles and processes. Originally published in 1963, this is the 10th edition.
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