The Evolution of Useful Things (1992)

The Evolution of Useful Things (1992)

Henry Petroski

Year: 1992
Authors: Henry Petroski
Publishers: Alfred A. Knopf
Pages: 312
Print type: BOOK

Description:

In his first book since The Pencil, Petroski looks with affection and awe at how everyday artifacts--from forks and pins to paper clips and zippers--came to be as they are. A mind-opening experience that is fun to read.