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"Rich and readable...personal, witty and ironic." --Scientific American
More Reviews and RecommendationsJ. E. Gordon, a professor at the University of Reading, is renowned for his research in plastics, crystals, and new materials.
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June 17, 2006: This book is nearly thirty years old but still relevant. It's not just about mechanical structures- there is a tremendous amount of information about why humans don't fall down and the mechanical properties of humans that allow us to survive. This book changes the way you look at the world.