Title The Story of the Gun : History, Science, and Impact on Society Author(s) Hazell, Paul J Publication Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. Description XIV, 192 p. 46 illus., 12 illus. in color : online resource Abstract Note 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 ISBN,Price 9783030736521 Keyword(s) 1. Criminal law 2. Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law 3. EBOOK 4. EBOOK - SPRINGER 5. ENGINEERING 6. ENGINEERING DESIGN 7. Security Science and Technology 8. Security systems 9. Technology and Engineering Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I11803     On Shelf