Dams
Will be published approx. on 21. May 2010
Book
Hardback
464 pages
978-0-393-73139-2 (ISBN)
Description
Dams are a monumental presence on the American landscape. This newest book in the Norton/Library of Congress series shows that the history of dam development is characterized by invention and innovation, and parallels that of the United States. It emphasizes the unique design and engineering complexities of these impressive structures.
Reviews / Votes
"Wonderfully illustrated...contributes to a greater understanding about dams within the United States, and, by the same token, presents a history of dam design and projects the subject into the realm of a world phenomenon." -- Colonial Latin American Historical Review "[A]n impressive-not to mention comprehensive-treatise on the dams of North America....To be sure, Dams is designed to appeal to architects, engineers, designers and students of those disciplines, but it's also accessible to the casual reader." -- Jason Zasky - Failure MagazineMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
800 black-and-white photographs
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1955 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-73139-2 (9780393731392)
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Person
Christine Macy is an associate professor at Dalhousie University, Halifax. She lives in Nova Scotia.