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Cats' Paws and Catapults: Mechanical Worlds of Nature and People,Used
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"Full of ideas and wellexplained principles that will bring new understanding of everyday things to both scientists and nonscientists alike."R. McNeill Alexander, Nature Nature and humans build their devices with the same earthly materials and use them in the same air and water, pulled by the same gravity. Why, then, do their designs diverge so sharply? Humans, for instance, love right angles, while nature's angles are rarely right and usually rounded. Our technology goes around on wheelsand on rotating pulleys, gears, shafts, and camsyet in nature only the tiny propellers of bacteria spin as true wheels. Our hinges turn because hard parts slide around each other, whereas nature's hinges (a rabbit's ear, for example) more often swing by bending flexible materials. In this marvelously surprising, witty book, Steven Vogel compares these two mechanical worlds, introduces the reader to his field of biomechanics, and explains how the nexus of physical law, size, and convenience of construction determine the designs of both people and nature. "This elegant comparison of human and biological technology will forever change the way you look at each."Michael LaBarbera, American Scientist Illustrated
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Cats' Paws and Catapults'? A: 'Cats' Paws and Catapults' explores the comparison between human-made devices and those found in nature, highlighting the differences in design principles and materials used.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Cats' Paws and Catapults' is Steven Vogel, a noted expert in the field of biomechanics.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into biomechanics, understanding how physical laws and the convenience of construction influence the designs of technologies in both nature and human engineering.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-scientists? A: 'Cats' Paws and Catapults' is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both scientists and non-scientists who are interested in engineering and natural design.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Cats' Paws and Catapults' was published on January 17, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Cats' Paws and Catapults' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is the first edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Cats' Paws and Catapults' is categorized under Bioengineering.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of mechanical design, the contrast between human inventions and natural mechanisms, and the principles of biomechanics.