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100	1		_aFerguson, Eugene S., _d1916-2004
245	1	0	_aKinematics of Mechanisms from the Time of Watt
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-10-31
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Viv, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Kinematics of Mechanisms from the Time of Watt" by Eugene S. Ferguson is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The work explores the development of mechanisms, particularly focusing on the contributions of James Watt and the evolution of kinematics in engineering. It addresses both the analytical and synthetic aspects of mechanism design, highlighting a blend of historical context and technical evolution in the study of mechanisms. The opening of the book outlines the importance of kinematic analysis and synthesis in engineering, particularly as established by James Watt in the late 18th century. It describes how Watt's innovations transformed the steam engine and introduced new families of linkages. Ferguson emphasizes the value of historical understanding in modern kinematic design, suggesting that the intuitive grasp of past developments is just as crucial as contemporary mathematical and numerical approaches in creating successful mechanisms. He sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the connection between historical advancements and current practices in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMachinery, Kinematics of
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27106
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