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 (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-02-01
ISBN: 0679740392
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Vintage
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