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Nuts and Bolts: How Tiny Inventions Make Our World Work
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (7 Feb. 2024), Hodder Paperbacks |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 152934011X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1529340112 |
by Frank
The simple tools on the cover are the starting points of every chapter which shows how the simple moves to the more complex that affects all our lives. For example, a simple lens ‘burning glass’ leads to more and more sophisticated microscopes – and now common IVF procedures can be carried out as the clinician is able to see and manipulate the very small. An excellent book that shows clearly how women scientists and engineers (the author is herself an engineer) contribute so much that is often not fully recognised
by David Gill
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by TimIng
This book is a thoroughly enjoyable and educational read. It covers the invention (and often reinvention) of a range of everyday items that most of us never give a second thought to – and the stories are fascinating. Roma’s writing style is engaging, and not overly technical or jargon-lasted, with whimsical humour sprinkled throughout (eg the comment about a Hoover in the chapter on pumps – and no, it’s not what you might think). I particularly liked that Roma writes from her perspective as a female engineer of Indian heritage; with personal stories throughout (like the letter to her daughter starting the chapter on lenses) and the role of women scientists and engineers in the invention and development of these 7 items – unfortunately these are still uncommon in such books. This is the first book by Roma that I have read and will be buying her other books – I suggest you do too.
by C. Healiss
Most of the book was a good read. I enjoyed finding out about the little nuggets on lesser known scientists and engineers who pioneered innovations, like the guy from Japan who helped make television practical.
However, I do have some gripes.. Some of the writing needed more support or detail (for example about development of blue LEDs, – not sure about some of the physics description is 100% correct). Also, some things needed more diagrammatic support (S twist and Z twist string for example). There was a nice print of lens development that would be a nice wall print, but was slightly irrelevant to the discussion.
Just feels maybe a bit rushed, and overall, preferred the other book by Roma called “Built”
by Tiger
I am a professional engineer and this type of book always appeals to me. I’m just getting into it and it proves one of my constant thoughts: “no matter what you know, there is always something else to learn” I’m really enjoying its subject makeup and presentation.
by beela
Having purchased How Was that Built, for my daughters which fast became a favourite, we couldn’t resist this and it does not disappoint.
by Dr David E. Ward
This is her choice of great inventions. Mine differ but hey that’s stimulating for a start isn’t it? The book is excellent and I’ve bought another as a gift for a friend!
by Tilmann Asquith
Good subject, some fascinating sections spoilt by prissy writing and a selective discourse to fit agenda.