Publication

2012 - CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida

Language

English

Word Count

183,750 words, Guess

Page Count

735 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139781439834763
  • ISBN-101439834768
  • Library of Congress Control Number2011011803
  • OCLC Control Number708544300
  • OCLC Control Number760056409
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781439834763
  • Open LibraryOL24842267M

Classifications

  • DDC570.1/5195
  • LCCQP517.B56 B58 2012
  • LCCQP517.B56B37 2011

Description

"Based on the concept that nature offers numerous sources of inspiration for inventions related to mechanisms, materials, processes, and algorithms, this book covers the topic of biomimetics and the inspired innovation. The many recognized world-wide leaders that contribute to the text describe the efforts of turning science fiction ideas into engineering reality. This book is a follow-up to the authors 2005 publication and addresses many topics that were not covered in the original text. It reviews possibilities, the state of the art, and the challenges toward inspiring new experts to join the field. Extensive references at the end of each chapter are provided to enhance additional study"--Provided by publisher.

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