History of Technology Volume 7

A. Rupert Hall (1920-2009) was Professor of the History of Science and Technology at Imperial College, London and a former director of the Wellcome Trust. He wrote widely on the history of science and edited and translated numerous unpublished works by scientists including Isaac Newton. Norman A. F. Smith (1938-2009) was Reader in the History of Science and Technology at Imperial College, London. He is the author of several works including Man and Water: A History of Hydro-Technology and A History of Dams.

Preface

Water Mills: A Problem for the Bridges and Boats of Medieval France, Marjorie Nice Boyer

Internal-combustion Engines and their Fuel: a Preliminary Exploration of Technological Interplay, Wm. David Compton

Wood Since the Industrial Revolution: A Strategic Retreat?, F. T. Evans

Francis Bacon and the Myth of Industrial Science, Michael Fores

The Purpose and Principles of Research in an Electrical Manufacturing Business of Moderate Size, as States by J. A. Crabtree in 1930, D. G. Tucker

Ancient Mortars and Concretes: Aspects of their Durability, Roman Malinowski

The Origin of Gearing, V. Foley, W. Soedel, J. Turner and B. Wilhoite

The Contributors

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