Cats' paws and catapults : mechanical worlds of nature and people
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Main Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 571.43 V879c | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Norton, ©1998.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
382 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Lexile measure
1210
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-362) and index.
Description
Explores the differences in the mechanical workings of nature and technology and attempts to determine whether the designs of nature, such as the functions of animals; or the designs of man, such as the functions of cars; should be viewed as superior.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Vogel, S., & Davis, K. K. (1998). Cats' paws and catapults: mechanical worlds of nature and people . Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Vogel, Steven, 1940-2015 and Kathryn K., Davis. 1998. Cats' Paws and Catapults: Mechanical Worlds of Nature and People. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Vogel, Steven, 1940-2015 and Kathryn K., Davis. Cats' Paws and Catapults: Mechanical Worlds of Nature and People Norton, 1998.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Vogel, Steven, and Kathryn K. Davis. Cats' Paws and Catapults: Mechanical Worlds of Nature and People Norton, 1998.
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