{"product_id":"elastic-mechanisms-in-animal-movement-9780521349680","title":"Elastic Mechanisms in Animal Movement","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book, originally published in 1988, is about the uses and implications of elastic properties in various aspects of animal biology. After a brief study of the properties of elastic materials, the book considers the functions of springs in the bodies of animals. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in animal mechanics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface; 1. Elastic materials; 2. Springs as muscle antagonists; 3. Springs as energy stores: running; 4. Springs as energy stores: swimming and flight; 5. Fibre-wound animals; 6. Springs as catapults; 7. Suspension springs and shock absorbers; 8. Springs and control; 9. Springs and size; References; Index.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767652122967,"sku":"9780521349680","price":42.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780521349680.jpg?v=1758714198","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/elastic-mechanisms-in-animal-movement-9780521349680","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}