An Engineer's Alphabet Gleanings from the Softer Side of His Profession |
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Author:
| Petroski, Henry |
ISBN: | 978-1-107-01506-7 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $45.95 |
Book Description:
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Written by America's most famous engineering storyteller and educator, this abecedarium is one engineer's selection of thoughts, quotations, anecdotes, facts, and arcana relating to the practice, history, and traditions of his profession. The entries range from brief essays to lists of great achievements. This work is organized alphabetically and is more like a dictionary than an encyclopedia.
Written by America's most famous engineering storyteller and educator, this abecedarium is one engineer's selection of thoughts, quotations, anecdotes, facts, and arcana relating to the practice, history, and traditions of his profession. The entries range from brief essays to lists of great achievements. This work is organized alphabetically and is more like a dictionary than an encyclopedia.