Marketcraft argues that markets do not arise spontaneously but rather are crafted by individuals, firms, and most of all by governments. Thus marketcraft represents a core function of government comparable to statecraft. Vogel systematically reviews the implications of this argument, critiquing prevalent schools of thought and presenting innovative lessons for policy.
A book about how people and machines work together, and how we design machines to replicate and amplify what we can do ourselves.
A provocative argument that environmental thinking would be better off if it dropped the concept of nature altogether and spoke instead of the built environment.
The textbook delves into the mechanical aspects of life, examining how animals and plants interact with their physical environment. It discusses the influence of available materials on form and function, exploring fluid dynamics, structural design, and organismal responses to environmental forces. The author, Steven Vogel, analyzes various modes of locomotion, circulatory systems, and the unique properties of biological materials, linking them to their mechanical roles. The book also includes introductory chapters on physical variables and problem sets for practical application.
Whether plant or person, every organism must contend with its immediate physical environment, a world that both limits what organisms can do and offers innumerable opportunities for evolving ways of challenging those limits. This title explains these interactions, examining through the example of the leaf the extraordinary designs.
The book offers a captivating exploration of new ideas and interpretations, making complex material accessible to a broad audience. Its standout feature is the extensive collection of diverse examples, showcasing a lifetime of knowledge and insights. Vogel's engaging presentation invites readers to delve into a rich tapestry of information, making it both informative and enjoyable.
With over 750 streetwear designs and product photographs, and a global directory of the key streetwear boutiques, websites, brands and designers, this is a guide to cool clothes created by urban living around the globe.
Muscles play a crucial role in all forms of movement, from the simplest actions like breathing to complex tasks such as flying or striking. Despite their similar structure across various species, muscles enable an astonishing range of functions, showcasing the diversity of life in the animal kingdom. This exploration delves into how different muscles contribute to the unique abilities of creatures, highlighting the intricate relationship between anatomy and movement.
"Full of ideas and well-explained principles that will bring new understanding of everyday things to both scientists and non-scientists alike."―R. McNeill Alexander, Nature Nature and humans build their devices with the same earthly materials and use them in the same air and water, pulled by the same gravity. Why, then, do their designs diverge so sharply? Humans, for instance, love right angles, while nature's angles are rarely right and usually rounded. Our technology goes around on wheels―and on rotating pulleys, gears, shafts, and cams―yet in nature only the tiny propellers of bacteria spin as true wheels. Our hinges turn because hard parts slide around each other, whereas nature's hinges (a rabbit's ear, for example) more often swing by bending flexible materials. In this marvelously surprising, witty book, Steven Vogel compares these two mechanical worlds, introduces the reader to his field of biomechanics, and explains how the nexus of physical law, size, and convenience of construction determine the designs of both people and nature. "This elegant comparison of human and biological technology will forever change the way you look at each."―Michael LaBarbera, American Scientist Illustrated
Over the past fifteen years, the United States, Western Europe, and Japan have transformed the relationship between governments and corporations. The changes are complex and the terms used to describe them often obscure the reality. In Freer...