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9780801888366 Academic Inspection Copy

Firearms

The Life Story of a Technology
  • ISBN-13: 9780801888366
  • Publisher: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
    Imprint: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
  • By Roger Pauly
  • Price: AUD $54.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 14/06/2008
  • Format: Paperback 208 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Technology: general issues [TB]
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Guns have existed in various forms for hundreds of years, and few objects have had such an immense impact on world history. Firearms traces their evolution—from the handheld weapons of ancient humans to the medieval guns of China to modern assault rifles and hunting tools. This rich and surprising story uncovers centuries of trial and error and shows how the gun changed as new technological innovation focused on accuracy, power, speed, and ease of use. With graphic prints, photographs, a timeline, and a glossary, this engaging and insightful technography sheds light on one of the most important inventions in the history of the human race.

PrefaceIntroduction: Pandora's BarrelTimeline1. Ancestors: The Ancient Origins of Firearms Technology2. Childhood: The Rise and Development of Matchlock Firearms3. Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Rise of Flintlock4. Rifling: A New Twist on an Old Idea5. Old Metal Heads: The Self-Contained Metallic Cartridge6. Technological Takeoff: The Supremacy of Rapid Fire7. Apogee and Equilibrium: Automation8. Conclusion: The Limits of LethalityGlossaryBibliographyIndex

""This handy volume is definitely a worthwhile addition to any shooter's reference library.""

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