The Slide Rule And How To Use It: A Text-Work Book
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some marks and specks on boards. Light bumping on corners and spine. Narrow box attached to front pastedown, with side rule included. Clean text, no markings.
This practical guide, The Slide Rule And How To Use It, instructs readers on mastering a fundamental tool of engineering and mathematics. It presents clear, step-by-step methods for performing calculations, from basic arithmetic to more complex functions like logarithms and trigonometry. The text details the various scales and their applications, illustrating how to achieve accurate results efficiently. Aspiring engineers, scientists, and students will find this a comprehensive resource for understanding and applying the principles of slide rule operation. Its precise explanations and practical examples make it an invaluable companion for anyone seeking proficiency with this classic computational device.
Author: Hobart H. Sommers, Harry Drell, T. W. Wallschlaeger
Format: Hardback
Published: 1942, Grosset & Dunlap
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some marks and specks on boards. Light bumping on corners and spine. Narrow box attached to front pastedown, with side rule included. Clean text, no markings.
This practical guide, The Slide Rule And How To Use It, instructs readers on mastering a fundamental tool of engineering and mathematics. It presents clear, step-by-step methods for performing calculations, from basic arithmetic to more complex functions like logarithms and trigonometry. The text details the various scales and their applications, illustrating how to achieve accurate results efficiently. Aspiring engineers, scientists, and students will find this a comprehensive resource for understanding and applying the principles of slide rule operation. Its precise explanations and practical examples make it an invaluable companion for anyone seeking proficiency with this classic computational device.