Applied Naval Architecture
Applied Naval Architecture is an introductory textbook about what naval architects do and how they do it, aimed at students and maritime professionals outside the naval architecture profession. Its stated audience spans marine engineering, transportation, nautical science, shipbuilding, electrical engineering, meteorology and oceanography.
At a glance
- Introduces naval architecture for readers studying or working in related maritime fields.
- The listing presents it as a general reference for licensed officers and technical personnel employed in shipyards.
- Customer feedback describes it as readable and useful as an introduction, with clearly defined terminology noted.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Addresses a broad range of maritime learners, including students in engineering, transportation and shipbuilding.
- Customer feedback specifically highlights readability and clear terminology.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Cornell Maritime Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 30, 2009 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 360 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0870334751 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0870334757 |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.65 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Undergraduate students in marine engineering, marine transportation, nautical science, shipbuilding, marine electrical engineering, meteorology or oceanography.
- Shipyard technical personnel and licensed officers looking for an introductory reference.
Less suited to
- Professional naval architects seeking an advanced specialist text, as the listing explicitly excludes them from its intended audience.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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14% 14% - 3 stars
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Customer feedback highlights the book as an introductory textbook and describes it as readable, with clearly defined terminology mentioned. That reported accessibility may suit the broad student and maritime-professional audience described in the listing. Aggregate ratings also skew strongly toward the highest star category, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers' reasons.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback describes it as a useful introductory textbook.
- Readability and clearly defined terminology are specifically praised.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this book intended for?
The listing targets undergraduate students in several maritime disciplines, shipyard technical personnel and licensed officers. It says the book is not intended for professional naval architects.
Is it presented as an introduction or an advanced specialist text?
It is described as an introduction to naval architecture for readers in related maritime fields, rather than a specialist book for professional naval architects.
What are the listed publication details?
The listing gives Cornell Maritime Press as the publisher, a June 30, 2009 publication date, a first edition, English language and 360 pages.
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