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Slide Rules - by Peter M Hopp (Paperback)

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  • In the hopes of "preserving these delightful devices for future generations," this collector of slide rules covers everything one could possibly want to know about this crude form of analog computer: from its invention in the 17th century to manufacturers- retailers, 1850-1998, and the Oughtred Society for collectors.
  • Author(s): Peter M Hopp
  • 312 Pages
  • Mathematics, History & Philosophy

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In the hopes of "preserving these delightful devices for future generations," this collector of slide rules covers everything one could possibly want to know about this crude form of analog computer: from its invention in the 17th century to manufacturers- retailers, 1850-1998, and the Oughtred Society for collectors. Includes a glossary with biographies, patent data, component specs, dating and valuing, care, historical milestones, and illustrations
Dimensions (Overall): 10.96 Inches (H) x 8.42 Inches (W) x .85 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.91 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 312
Genre: Mathematics
Sub-Genre: History & Philosophy
Publisher: Astragal Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Peter M Hopp
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 1999
TCIN: 1009226462
UPC: 9781879335868
Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-5785
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.85 inches length x 8.42 inches width x 10.96 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.91 pounds
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