Thomas McMahon

Never sure if he was a novelist who was also a scientist, or a scientist who was also a novelist, McMahon's first book was titled Principles of American Nuclear Chemistry: A Novel. A professor of both applied mechanics and biology at Harvard University, he also wrote two other critically acclaimed novels as well as more traditional science books. His wide scientific interest led to the creation of the science of biomechanics, which studies how animals (including humans) walk and move. His work led both to ways to prevent hip injuries in people and improved running surfaces -- he helped design Harvard's "tuned" indoor track. He also showed how the "Jesus Christ" lizard was able to run across the surface of water. McMahon died February 14 from complications of abdominal surgery. He was 55. From This is True for 14 February 1999 Suggestions for further reading: Major Problems in the History of the Vietnam War: Documents and Essays (Major... by Robert McMahon, Thomas Paterson Amazon Price: $61.08 Customer Review: I received the textbook in approximately 10 days and was very happy with my purchase. It saved me alot of money compared to the college bookstore price!   On Size and Life (Scientific American Library) by Thomas McMahon, John Tyler Bonner Amazon Price: Customer Review: This is another in the fabulous Scientific American Library Series that touches on almost every scientific topic. This particular book, ON SIZE AND LIFE, is not as technically challenging as some of those that succeeded it and in many ways that is a...   SAT Subject Test: German (REA) -- The Best Test Prep for the SAT by M. Busges, F. Curry, J. V. McMahon, Linda Thomas, Peter Schroeck PhD Amazon Price:   Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists by Nancy D. Gordon, Thomas A. McMahon, Brian L. Finlayson, Christopher J. Gippel, Rory J. Nathan Amazon Price: $67.66 Customer Review: This was a textbook for a hydrology course, it's an easy read, even for the non-hydrologist/ geographer. Lots of good exercises and suggestions for in-field experiments.   When Television Was Young: The Inside Story with Memories by Legends of the S... by Ed McMahon, David Fisher Amazon Price: $5.36 Customer Review: GREAT BOOK--- A LOT OF READING-- NOT A LOT OF PICTURES--- WHICH I LIKE --- BUT GREAT FOR THE PRICE I PAID---ONLY 2.50   Newsfeed display by CaRP

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