Handbook of Design, Manufacturing and Automation
Worth buying if: You need a book you can read without much background.
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Summary
Handbook of Design, Manufacturing and Automation by Richard C. Dorf is a reference book you can return to when you need an answer. The available edition details are 1994 • Wiley-Interscience • 1042 pages.
Why this book now
A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You need a book you can read without much background.
- You want a clear overview of the subject.
- When you favor political intrigue, the story reframes familiar themes and asks you to reconsider what you thought you knew.
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- When you avoid experimental structure, the author includes detailed background that some readers might find cumbersome.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780471552185
Worth buying if: You need a book you can read without much background.
Skip it if: You want expert-level detail above everything else.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
Reference-style commitment. Easier to sample in pieces than to read straight through once.
What stands out here
This book is meant to be used more than once, either for practice or to look up an answer.
Best way to approach it
Read the sections you need. You do not have to start at the beginning or read every page in order.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780471552185
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