| Description |
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map. |
| Series |
Technology 360 |
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Gale virtual reference library
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Technology 360.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
ch 1. Thrill rides, then and now -- ch 2. How coasters roll : the physics of the coaster phenomenon -- ch 3. From blueprint to ride : building a coaster -- ch 4. Experiencing the coaster : what makes riding fun -- ch 5. Coaster technology for the future. |
| Summary |
Explores the impact of advances such as cell phones, portable music players, and online social networks. This volume focuses on roller coasters in detail, tracing the history and scientific breakthroughs leading to its development. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Roller coasters.
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Roller coasters -- Design and construction.
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| Added Author |
Gale Group.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Roller coasters. Detroit : Lucent Books, 2013 9781420508253 (DLC) 2012021423 |
| ISBN |
9781420510409 (electronic book) |
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9781420508253 (hbk.) |
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1420508253 (hbk.) |
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