Nuts and Bolts
Roma Agrawal
W.W. Norton & Co., $29.99
Discover a fresh take on the fundamental elements that shape our modern world in Nuts and Bolts by structural engineer Roma Agrawal. Agrawal introduces seven key elements that she argues are the basis of the modern world: the nail, wheel, spring, magnet, lens, string, and pump. Each element is explored in its own chapter, with precise yet simple descriptions and helpful hand-drawn diagrams that make the book accessible to all readers. Agrawal’s passion for engineering shines through her vivid descriptions, making it clear that engineering is for people of all kinds. The book also delves into how these elements are integrated into various technologies, from planes and bridges to instruments, guns, and television, with tales of invention featuring familiar characters like Alexander Graham Bell, as well as pioneers largely forgotten by history. Nuts and Bolts is a celebration of the often hidden or unacknowledged contributions of minoritized people in engineering.
2024-02-01 10:00:00
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