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Aerodynamics : selected topics in the light of their historical development

Theodore Von Kármán (Author)
Annotation Charming, reader-friendly chronicle by a famous pioneer in aerodynamic research traces the development of dynamic flight from the time of Newton through the 20th century. Itrecounts struggles of engineers and physicists with problems associated with lift, drag, stability, aeroelasticity, and the sound barrier. 72 figures. 1957 edition

Print Book, English, 2004
Dover Publications, Mineola, N.Y., 2004