Friction: A Biography - Jennifer R. Vail - Books - Harvard University Press - 9780674290662 - January 13, 2026
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Jennifer R. Vail
Friction: A Biography

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Friction, the force that resists motion, has shaped technological progress for millennia. Jennifer Vail shows how the quest to master friction has driven innovation, culture, and even human evolution. Now, scientists are learning that friction influences the course of disease and may be key to solving the climate crisis.

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Released January 13, 2026
ISBN13 9780674290662
Publishers Harvard University Press
Pages 248
Dimensions 151 × 216 × 24 mm   ·   406 g
Language English  

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