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Invention and Evolution: Design in Nature and Engineering 2nd Edition
Author(s): Michael French (Author)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: October 28, 1994
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 388 pages
- ISBN-10: 0521469112
- ISBN-13: 9780521469111
Book Description
This textbook provides an introduction to design for function, using many examples of manufactured artifacts and living organisms to demonstrate common themes and fundamental principles. Examples forcefully illustrate the importance of the basic design principles related to material properties, physical principles, and energy expenditure. The author also discusses the relation of aesthetic and functional design, the crucial connection of design to production in artifacts, and reproduction in organisms. The author has thoroughly updated this second edition with more examples and a new chapter with actual design case studies to illustrate key ideas. In addition, the text contains many new exercises that reinforce important points in the text.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“…the book succeeds admirably…gives a sufficiently broad treatment of design principles to be recommended for use far beyond the shores of Great Britain. Coverage is both fresh and nontrivial.” R. J. Foster, Applied Mechanics Review
“A successful effort, it is recommended for collections serving undergraduates in engineering or science.” G. E. Johnson, Choice
“…the book is really fun to read if you have enough background…Professor French is sharing the wisdom accumulated during a long and productive professional life, and doing this in an interestinf and provocative manner.” Appllied Mechanics Review
From reviews of the First Edition…
Book Description
An extensively revised introduction for engineering students to design for function.
