A lavishly illustrated exploration of these landscapedefiningstructures across the United States. Dams are a monumental presence on the American landscape. Thisnewest book in the Norton/Library of Congress series shows that thehistory of dam development is characterized by invention andinnovation, and parallels that of the United States. It emphasizesthe unique design and engineering complexities of these impressivestructures.
| ISBN-13: | 9780393731392 |
| ISBN-10: | 0393731391 |
| Publisher: | W.W. Norton |
| Publication date: | 2010 |
| Edition description: | HAR/COM |
| Pages: | 460 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 11.3 Inches, Length: 8.8 Inches, Weight: 4.3100372221 Pounds, Width: 1.3 Inches |
| Author: | Christine Macy |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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