This book discusses technological developments by distinguished figures in the history of MMS (mechanism and machine science). It includes biographies of well-known scientists, describing their efforts, experiences and achievements and offering a modern interpretation of their legacy. This volume includes scientists from a wide range of time periods, academic disciplines, and geographical backgrounds, such as Giovanni Bianchi, Homer, Taqi Al-Din, Jacques de Vaucanson, Ma Jun, Xu Baosheng, Alexander Alexandrovich Golovin, Francesco di Giorgio and Cesare Rossi.

Covering a wide range of figures within the field of history of mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on MMS, this fourth volume is of interest to, and will inspire the work (historical or not) of many.

Includes biographies of distinguished figures in the history of mechanism and machine science (MMS) Places past achievements in MMS in context Provides a survey of technical evolution in mechanical engineering

Inhalt

Preface.- Giovanni Bianchi.- Cesare Rossi.- Francesco di Giorgio.- Homer.- Ma Jun.- Jacques de Vaucanson.- Taqi Al-Din.- Xu Baosheng.- Alexander Alexandrovich Golovin.