Elian Wildgrove

Scissors and Precision (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Scissors and Precision explores the surprisingly rich history of scissors, revealing how this seemingly simple tool reflects broader trends in technology and human innovation. The book traces the evolution of cutting tools from rudimentary beginnings to high-precision instruments, detailing innovations in engineering design, materials science, and ergonomics. Early scissor-like devices weren't always pivoted; some were spring-operated shears. The book uniquely illuminates history through the lens of a common object.

The book examines scissors' journey across historical periods and cultures, analyzing materials used in their construction, like bronze, iron, and advanced alloys, and explaining how properties affect performance. Blade geometry and pivot mechanisms are explored, highlighting the engineering intricacies. Progressing through chapters, the study moves from ancient metalworking to modern surgical applications, showing how scissor technology adapts to meet evolving societal needs.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 61
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788235202673
• Artikelnr.: 73575499