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Success through Failure: The Paradox of Design - Princeton Science Library
Henry Petroski
Design pervades our lives. Everything from drafting a PowerPoint presentation to planning a state-of-the-art bridge embodies this universal human activity. But what makes a great design? In this compelling and wide-ranging look at the essence of invention, distinguished engineer and author Henry Petroski argues that, time and again, we have built
216 pages, 15 b/w illus.
| Size | S |
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 29, 2018 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691180991 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 256 |
| Dimensions | 209 × 142 × 25 mm · 332 g |
| Language | English |
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