Specifications
| Publisher | Springer; 1st ed. 2021 edition |
| ISBN 13 | 9783030736514 |
| ISBN 10 | 3030736512 |
| Author | Paul J. Hazell |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | This engaging and accessible book explains the scientific principles behind guns, both ancient and modern. It connects their evolution to advances in science, as well as tracing the developments of projectiles and propellants. It is not limit |
| About the Author | Paul J. Hazell is a Professor of Impact Dynamics at UNSW Canberra, Australia. Paul is a mechanical engineer and studies collisions ― whether they are due to a mobile phone falling to the ground, or a bullet striking an armour plate. He currently operates the fastest gun in the Southern Hemisphere with a two-stage gun that can fire projectiles to 4.5 km/s. |
| Publication Date | 2021-05-25 |
| Number of Pages | 206 pages |
The Story of the Gun: History, Science, and Impact on Society
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