Success through Failure

The Paradox of Design

By:

Henry Petroski

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Princeton science library

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Design pervades our lives. Everything from drafting a PowerPoint presentation to planning a state-of-the-art bridge embodies this universal human activity. But what makes a great design? In this compelling and wide-ranging look at the essence of invention, distinguished engineer and author Henry Petroski argues that, time and again, we have built s

Author Biography:

Henry Petroski (1942–2023) was the Aleksandar S. Vesic Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at Duke University. His many books include To Engineer Is Human, The Evolution of Useful Things, The Pencil, and The Toothpick.

Release date Australia

May 29th, 2018

Author

Henry Petroski

Audiences

Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Contributor

Preface by Henry Petroski

Illustrations

15 b/w illus.

Pages

256

Series

Princeton science library

ISBN-13

9780691180991

Product ID

27304862

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