How Virtual Reality Works
by Joshua Eddings
ISBN: 1562762303
ISBN-13: 9781562762308
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Macmillan Computer Pub
Published date: 1994
Size: 8.75 x 10.5 inches
Weight: 1.4 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Provides an illustrated explanation of the principles behind virtual reality, discussing how input devices respond to human actions and how virtual reality contributes to practical advances in such fields as medicine, architecture, and transportation.
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How Virtual Reality Works (How It Works)
Joshua Eddings
Sams. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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How Virtual Reality Works
Eddings, Joshua
Trade paperback, new. Remainder. Illustrations by Pamela Drury Wattenmaker. Edited by Linda Jacobson. Indexed. 155 pages. ( more information) Offered by M Hofferber Books (United States)
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How Virtual Reality Works
Eddings, Joshua
Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.: Que, 1994, 1994-08. Soft cover. Very Good. Very good+ to fine sm 4to softcover. Clean and tight. ISBN: 1562762303 **SEE OUR GREAT TERMS OF SALE** ( more information) Offered by RWL GROUP (United States)
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How Virtual Reality Works (How It Works Ser.)
Eddings, Joshua
Emeryville, CA, USa: ZD Ziff-Davis Press. 1994. F First Printing. Softcover in Very Good plus condition and has no names, stamps, etc. inside. 8½ by 10½ inches. 155 numbered pages.. Illustrated with color drawings. ( more information) Offered by Butterfly Book Company (United States)
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How Virtual Reality Works
Eddings, Joshua
Ziff Davis Press, 1994. 155 pp., remainder - black, white - computers. Paperback. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ( more information) Offered by The Hard-to-Find Book Store (United States)
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How Virtual Reality Works
Eddings, Joshua
Emeryville, CA: Ziff-Davis, 1994. Illus. by Illustrated. Paperback. Very Good. VG+. ( more information) Offered by About Books Inc. (United States)
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