Dr jonathan maskit (4 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.These days the bicycle often appears as an interloper in a world constructed for cars. An almost miraculous 19th-century contraption, the bicycle promises to transform our lives and the world we live in, yet its time seems always yet-to-come or long-gone-by. Jonathan Maskit takes us on an interdisciplinary ride to see what makes the bicycle a magical machine that could yet make the world a safer, greener, and more just place.Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic. "Shows how understanding the bicycle requires investigating technological history, urban planning, and social norms, as well as both natural and human law."-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.These days the bicycle often appears as an interloper in a world constructed for cars. An almost miraculous 19th-century contraption, the bicycle promises to transform our lives and the world we live in, yet its time seems always yet-to-come or long-gone-by. Jonathan Maskit takes us on an interdisciplinary ride to see what makes the bicycle a magical machine that could yet make the world a safer, greener, and more just place.Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic. "Shows how understanding the bicycle requires investigating technological history, urban planning, and social norms, as well as both natural and human law."-- Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.These days the bicycle often appears as an interloper in a world constructed for cars. An almost miraculous 19th-century contraption, the bicycle promises to transform our lives and the world we live in, yet its time seems always yet-to-come or long-gone-by. Jonathan Maskit takes us on an interdisciplinary ride to see what makes the bicycle a magical machine that could yet make the world a safer, greener, and more just place.Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic. "Shows how understanding the bicycle requires investigating technological history, urban planning, and social norms, as well as both natural and human law."-- Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Etat : New. &Uumlber den AutorJonathan MaskitInhaltsverzeichnisList of Figures1. A Tale of Two Cyborgs2. A Brief History3. The Magical Machine4. The Death Machine5. What Does It Mean to Share t.