9781330568491 - Papers From the Notes of an Engineer (Classic Reprint) de Corning, Frederick Gleason (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a historical overview of the Panama Canal project, from its inception to its eventual completion. The author, a civil engineer, offers a critical analysis of the ambitious undertaking, highlighting the project's numerous setbacks and cost overruns. The author also examines the political and financial machinations that plagued the project, offering valuable insights into the challenges of large-scale infrastructure development. The book concludes with a discussion of the canal's lasting impact on global trade and the geopolitical landscape, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the history of engineering, transportation, or international relations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.