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Professor of natural and experimental philosophy at the University
of Cambridge, Robert Willis (1800-75) mostly lectured on mechanism,
and was elected an honorary member of the Institution of Civil
Engineers in 1838. But Willis's interests also included Italian
Gothic architecture, and his observations on the style, amassed in
1832-3 while travelling in France, Italy and Germany, were
presented in this book, first published in 1835. The work is a
pioneering study of Italian Gothic, a mode overlooked by his
contemporaries, and key examples are brought together. It places
Italian Gothic architecture within a European context and argues
that the style represents an evolutionary assemblage of
architectural motifs from different places and earlier periods.
Willis's narrative refocused attention on Italian Gothic, winning
the approval of the Institution of British Architects, which made
him an honorary member in the year of its publication.
Canterbury Cathedral, at the heart of the Church in England since
the arrival of Augustine in Kent in 597 C.E., is remarkable for its
extent, beauty and importance, for the variety of its architectural
styles and the many structural changes which it has undergone over
the years. In this 1845 work, the Reverend Robert Willis, who was
Jacksonian Professor of the University of Cambridge, reproduces
historical accounts of the destruction and rebuilding of the
cathedral, for example by the monk and chronicler Gervase of
Canterbury on the disastrous fire in 1174. He connects these
sources to his own informed opinions and interpretations of the
historical documents, and includes many illustrative wood
engravings to aid the discussion. The modern reader will obtain a
great insight into the motives that dictated such changes of plan
and structure of this incredible building.
Robert Willis (1800 1875) was a scientist, inventor and
architectural historian of international repute. As Jacksonian
Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy at Cambridge, he
demonstrated specially made mechanical devices to huge audiences.
First published in 1841, Principles of Mechanism provided the
theory behind the demonstrations. He defined mechanism as the means
by which any relations of motion could be realised. The book was
extremely influential, with all books in English, French, and
German on the subject for the next generation adopting Willis'
classification and nomenclature. He worked closely with William
Whewell, whose Mechanics of Engineering was published in the same
year. These two books established the science of mechanism, and
provided study materials for the rapidly growing engineering
profession. The work became a standard textbook for engineering and
mathematics students, with a second edition issued in 1870.
Hailed as 'one of the most important contributions to the social
and intellectual history of England which has ever been made by a
Cambridge man', Robert Willis monumental architectural history of
the University of Cambridge is here reprinted. Its unique
collection of over three hundred plans, antique and specially
commissioned engravings is alone sufficient to make this an
indispensable work of reference on Cambridge architecture before
the onset of the modern age. This selection from the Architectural
History presents in a single volume the complete text relating to
Peterhouse and features a new introduction by David Watkin,
Professor Emeritus in the History of Architecture at the Department
of Art History at Cambridge University.
Hailed as 'one of the most important contributions to the social
and intellectual history of England which has ever been made by a
Cambridge man', Robert Willis' monumental architectural history of
the University of Cambridge is here reprinted. Its unique
collection of over three hundred plans, antique and specially
commissioned engravings is alone sufficient to make this an
indispensable work of reference on Cambridge architecture before
the onset of the modern age. This selection from the Architectural
History presents in a single volume the complete text relating to
St John's College and features a new introduction by David Watkin,
Professor Emeritus in the History of Architecture at the Department
of Art History at Cambridge University.
Hailed as 'one of the most important contributions to the social
and intellectual history of England which has ever been made by a
Cambridge man', Robert Willis' monumental architectural history of
the University of Cambridge is here reprinted. Its unique
collection of over three hundred plans, antique and specially
commissioned engravings is alone sufficient to make this an
indispensable work of reference on Cambridge architecture before
the onset of the modern age. This selection from the Architectural
History presents in a single volume the complete text relating to
Trinity College and features a new introduction by David Watkin,
Professor Emeritus in the History of Architecture at the Department
of Art History at Cambridge University.
Hailed as 'one of the most important contributions to the social
and intellectual history of England which has ever been made by a
Cambridge man', Robert Willis's monumental architectural history of
the University of Cambridge is here reprinted. Its unique
collection of over three hundred plans, antique and specially
commissioned engravings is alone sufficient to make this an
indispensable work of reference on Cambridge architecture before
the onset of the modern age. This selection from the Architectural
History presents in a single volume the complete text relating to
King's College and Eton College and features a new introduction by
David Watkin, Professor Emeritus in the History of Architecture at
the Department of Art History at Cambridge University.
Robert Willis' monumental architectural history of the University
of Cambridge, first published in 1886 in a revised and extended
edition by his nephew J. W. Clark, was hailed as 'one of the most
important contributions to the social and intellectual history of
England which has ever been made by a Cambridge man.' These fully
illustrated volumes are here reprinted in their entirety, with a
modern introduction by Professor David Watkin. Although Willis and
Clark has always been recognised by those interested generally in
the conservation of buildings and in the historic development of
architectural style and taste, its unique collection of over three
hundred plans, antique and specially commissioned engravings is
alone sufficient to make this an indispensable work of reference on
Cambridge architecture before the onset of the modern age.
Environmental Systems Engineering and Economics emphasizes the
application of optimization, economics, and systems engineering to
problems in environmental resources management. This senior
level/graduate textbook introduces optimization theory and
algorithms that have been successful in resolving water quality and
groundwater management problems. Both linear programming and
nonlinear optimization are presented. Multiobjective optimization
and the linked simulation-optimization (LSO) methodology are also
introduced. The basic principles of economics and engineering
economics are also discussed to provide a framework for economic
decision making. This text contains numerous example problems. Case
studies are presented that address water resources management
issues in the north China plain, the control of saltwater intrusion
in Jakarta, Indonesia, and groundwater resources management in the
Yun Lin basin, Taiwan.
Environmental Systems Engineering and Economics emphasizes the
application of optimization, economics, and systems engineering to
problems in environmental resources management. This senior
level/graduate textbook introduces optimization theory and
algorithms that have been successful in resolving water quality and
groundwater management problems. Both linear programming and
nonlinear optimization are presented. Multiobjective optimization
and the linked simulation-optimization (LSO) methodology are also
introduced. The basic principles of economics and engineering
economics are also discussed to provide a framework for economic
decision making. This text contains numerous example problems. Case
studies are presented that address water resources management
issues in the north China plain, the control of saltwater intrusion
in Jakarta, Indonesia, and groundwater resources management in the
Yun Lin basin, Taiwan.
The Works of William Harvey Translated by Robert Willis.
Introduction by Arthur C. Guyton William Harvey's revolutionary
book on the circulatory system, published in Latin in 1628,
demonstrated for the first time how the heart pumps blood through
the body. His findings overturned the world's basic understanding
of the way the body functions and changed fundamental knowledge of
physiology as much as any scientific work in history. The Works of
William Harvey will provide scientists, students, physicians, and
interested lay persons access to the original works of a pioneer
who shaped contemporary science. This edition is a reissue of the
1965 facsimile of the 1867 collection and translation of Harvey's
works. Included are his groundbreaking 1628 book on the circulatory
system, a book on animal reproduction, and various shorter
scientific writings and letters, along with a new introduction.
Arthur C. Guyton, M.D., is Professor in and Chairman of the
Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of
Mississippi School of Medicine. 1989 736 pages 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 ISBN
978-0-8122-8166-8 Cloth $39.95s 26.00 ISBN 978-0-8122-0862-7 Ebook
$39.95s 26.00 World Rights Medicine, Anatomy and Physiology,
History
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