Modern Wonders

ISBN-13: 9780765681249 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 112 str.

Cynthia Phillips

Opis

A practical, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary guide that blends an informal, workshop style with solid theory and practice. It is suitable for those conducting case research in business or the social sciences - whether experienced or novice. It also includes skills for writing both teaching cases and research cases.

Recenzje

"The authors discuss the sociohistorical and mathematical concepts in great depth. These informative books are... ideal for dedicated researchers. Diagrams, charts, and full-color photographs are appropriately placed and well captioned.  An extensive glossary and index round out each of the meticulous surveys. - School Library Journal

Spis treści

About Frameworks; Chapter One: Achievement in Iron: The Eiffel Tower; Chapter Two: Celebration of Expansion: The St. Louis Gateway Arch; Chapter Three: Curvilinear Design; Chapter Four: Working Cold: Architecture on Ice; Chapter Five: Rebuilding a Symbol: The World Trade Center; Chapter Six: Stone Giants: Mount Rushmore National Memorial; Chapter Seven: Round They Go: The Millennium Wheel; Glossary.

O autorze

Priwer, Shana; Phillips, Cynthia