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PUBLISHER: NMS Enterprises Ltd – Publishing

FORMAT: Paperback

ISBN: 9781905267484

RRP: £25.00

PAGES: 288

PUBLICATION DATE:
May 31, 2011

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Reconstructions: Recreating Science and Technology of the Past

Klaus Staubermann

Based on a workshop held at National Museums Scotland, the book brings together key studies of 15 recently completed reconstruction projects such as: Sea Stallion of Glenalough; Viking Ship; Leonardo’s Flight; Babbage Calculating Machine; Roman Dyeing; and Vermeer’s Camera.

The contributors reflect on the changing social roles of inventors and practitioners and discuss the relevance of their projects for the public understanding of science and technology.

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