The story of the gun : history, science, and impact on society / Paul J. Hazell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hazell, Paul J.

Series:

Springer-Praxis books in popular science 2626-6113

Springer-Praxis books in popular science, 2626-6113

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Firearms--History.

Firearms.

History.

Firearms--Social aspects.

Genre:

Electronic books.

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, 2021.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This engaging and accessible book explains the scientific principles behind guns, both ancient and modern. It connects their evolution to advances in science, as well as tracing the developments of projectiles and propellants. It is not limited to small arms but also looks at the science of enormous guns such the Paris Gun, for example, and reviews the efforts to build a gun to launch projectiles into space. Extremely fast guns are also covered, such as two-stage guns and rail guns. Further, the book provides insight into the science of terminal ballistics and wound ballistics as well as the challenging subject of gun control. It is full of interesting facts for all who are curious about the science and history of guns, as well as those for whom the gun is an accessory of their profession.

Contents:

The Birth of the Gun

How Guns Work

Fast Guns

Big Guns

Making a Gun

Explosives and Propellants

The Evolution of Projectile Designs

The Science of Terminal Ballistics

Gun Ownership and Gun Control

Glossary

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLInk, viewed June 2, 2021).

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9783030736521

3030736520

9783030736538

3030736539

OCLC:

1253353942

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.