To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design
by Henry Petroski
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Author: Henry PetroskiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1992-03-31
ISBN: 0679734163
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Vintage
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Book Review: Why can't they build things that don't fail?
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who has ever wondered why things like bridges and airplanes can't be built without falling down will find out why in this book.
A fascinating and informative book.
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