Simon Winchester
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Si�a precyzji. Jak in�ynierowie konstruowali...
Precyzja – klucz do cywilizacji �rubka, samolot, karabin czy soczewka – do wytworzenia tych i wielu innych otaczaj�cych nas przedmiot�w potrzebne s� precyzyjne narz�dzia produkcji i odpowiednie metody pracy. Czy wiemy jednak, czym jest precyzja, kiedy si� narodzi�a i komu j� zawdzi�czamy? I w jaki...Precyzja – klucz do cywilizacji �rubka, samolot, karabin czy soczewka – do wytworzenia tych i wielu innych otaczaj�cych nas przedmiot�w potrzebne s� precyzyjne narz�dzia produkcji i odpowiednie metody pracy. Czy wiemy jednak, czym jest precyzja, kiedy si� narodzi�a i komu j� zawdzi�czamy? I w jaki... -
Perfectionists How engineers created the.. UA
Simon Winchester in his book traces the development of technology from the industrial to the digital age, examining a certain component -accuracy - which is a crucial factor in progress and both an advantage and a threat to our future. The author takes you on a journey through the evolution of...Simon Winchester in his book traces the development of technology from the industrial to the digital age, examining a certain component -accuracy - which is a crucial factor in progress and both an advantage and a threat to our future. The author takes you on a journey through the evolution of... -
Knowing What We Know
rom the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes—here is award-winning writer Simon Winchester`s brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change...rom the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classes—here is award-winning writer Simon Winchester`s brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change...
