Cats' Paws and Catapults

A Clever And Enlightening Look Into The Mechanical Workings Of Nature--As Opposed To Those Of Human-Made Machines And Materials--Introduces Readers To The Field Of Biomechanics And Explains How Physical Law And Historical Accident Became Our World's Supreme Architects. Reprint. Review"A Book That Should Be Enjoyed And Understood By Intelligent Non-Scientists As Much As By Scientists . . . Entertaining And Illuminating. ""Fascinating. . . . [Vogel's] Interests Seemingly Know No Bounds And He Takes The Readers Along With Him On A Complex Absorbing Journey Of Exploration Notable For Its Unexpected Twists And Turns. ""Vogel's Latest Success Informs And Delights. "Steven Vogel (1940--2015) Was James B. Duke Professor Of Biology At Duke University. He Was A Prolific Author Of Popular Works On The Intersection Of Physics And Biology Such AscatsPaws And Catapults Andprime Mover: A Natural History Of Muscle