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The Enigma of the Aerofoil: Rival Theories in Aerodynamics, 1909-1930
David Bloor
The Enigma of the Aerofoil: Rival Theories in Aerodynamics, 1909-1930
David Bloor
In the early years of aviation, there was an intense dispute between British and German experts over the question of why and how an aircraft wing provides lift. This title reveals the impact that the divergent mathematical traditions of Cambridge and Gottingen had on this debate.
608 pages, 97 halftones
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 15, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9780226060958 |
Publishers | The University of Chicago Press |
Pages | 608 |
Dimensions | 153 × 227 × 30 mm · 882 g |
Language | English |