Arcturus A Degree in a Book: Electrical And Mechanical Engineering: Everything You Need to Know

A Degree in a Book: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering offers a concise introduction to the key tenets of an electrical and mechanical engineering degree course. It is written by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker and presents core concepts alongside practical applications.

Produced in an attractive, full-colour landscape format, the book uses flow charts, infographics, timelines, feature spreads and information boxes to explain complex ideas clearly. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence and 3D printing, as well as the history and development of the subject and future challenges such as environmental responsibility. A glossary of key terms completes this holistic overview for students and lay readers.

Key details

• Written by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker
• Part of Arcturus Publishing’s A Degree in a Book series
• Full-colour landscape format
• Highly visual layout with flow charts, infographics and timelines
• Includes information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations
• Glossary of key terms included

Synopsis

This highly visual guide introduces the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering and outlines their practical applications. It covers a wide range of areas, from Newtonian mechanics and nuclear engineering to artificial intelligence and 3D printing, while also exploring the subject’s history and development. The book also considers future challenges, including environmental responsibility, and finishes with a glossary of essential terminology.