The Evolution of Useful Things: How Everyday Artifacts-From Forks and Pins to Paper Clips and Zippers-Came to be as They are
by Henry Petroski
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Author: Henry PetroskiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1994-02-01
ISBN: 0679740392
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: an over elaborated dull story
Summary: 2 Stars
There is a lot of interesting information and many good insights buried in this book. But I only recommend it to speed readers or the truly determined.
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