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Force: What It Means to Push and Pull, Slip and Grip, Start and Stop
Henry Petroski
An eminent engineer and historian tackles one of the most elemental aspects of life: how we experience and utilize physical force
328 pages, 47 b-w illus.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 24, 2023 |
| ISBN13 | 9780300274134 |
| Publishers | Yale University Press |
| Pages | 328 |
| Dimensions | 247 × 230 × 24 mm · 410 g |
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