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Author Hazell, Paul J.

Title The story of the gun : history, science, and impact on society / Paul J. Hazell
Published Cham : Springer, 2021

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Description 1 online resource
Series Springer-Praxis books in popular science, 2626-6113
Springer-Praxis books in popular science, 2626-6113
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
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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLInk, viewed June 2, 2021)
Subject Firearms -- History
Firearms -- Social aspects
Firearms
Firearms -- Social aspects
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783030736521
3030736520
9783030736538
3030736539