The science of footwear

Covering every aspect of the process, this book introduces the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of footwear. It also presents a comprehensive discussion of how the footwear industry attempts to cater to the wide needs of sophisticated and demanding customers. The text provides a bas...

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Other Authors: Goonetilleke, Ravindra S.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL CRC Press 2013
Series:Human factors and ergonomics
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