A BOOK OF EXPOSITION - Hugent, Homer Heath
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"A Book of Exposition," edited by Homer Heath Nugent, is a comprehensive collection of essays that serve as models for teaching the methods of exposition in explaining mechanisms, processes, and ideas. The book is structured to provide a unified impression through its diverse yet interconnected topics, ranging from anatomy and zoology to physics and applied science. The text includes detailed expositions on the levers of the human body by Sir Arthur Keith, the Mergenthaler Linotype machine by Philip T. Dodge, and other scientific and philosophical discussions. Each essay is selected for its…mehr

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"A Book of Exposition," edited by Homer Heath Nugent, is a comprehensive collection of essays that serve as models for teaching the methods of exposition in explaining mechanisms, processes, and ideas. The book is structured to provide a unified impression through its diverse yet interconnected topics, ranging from anatomy and zoology to physics and applied science. The text includes detailed expositions on the levers of the human body by Sir Arthur Keith, the Mergenthaler Linotype machine by Philip T. Dodge, and other scientific and philosophical discussions. Each essay is selected for its modernity and relevance, offering intrinsic value and serving as a representative of certain scientific tendencies. The book aims to introduce students to various fields by providing longer selections that allow for a deeper understanding of each subject. The text-book machinery is sequestered in the biographical and critical notes, allowing instructors the freedom to adapt the material to their teaching methods. The essays are designed to avoid monotony while forming a distinct unit, making the collection appealing to instructors in colleges and technical schools. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the mechanical work performed by bony levers in the human body and the intricate design of machines like the Linotype, highlighting the ingenuity and complexity of both natural and man-made systems.