The Evolution of Useful Things
How Everyday Artifacts-From Forks and Pins to Paper Clips and Zippers-Came to be as They are.
Sinopsis
How did the table fork acquire a fourth tine? What advantage does the Phillips-head screw have over its single-grooved predecessor? Why does the paper clip look the way it does? What makes Scotch tape Scotch?
In this delightful book Henry, Petroski takes a microscopic look at artifacts that most of us count on but rarely contemplate, including such icons of the everyday as pins, Post-its, and fast-food "clamshell" containers. At the same time, he offers a convincing new theory of technological innovation as a response to the perceived failures of existing products—suggesting that irritation, and not necessity, is the mother of invention.
Léelo en cualquier dispositivo
Ficha Técnica
Editorial: Vintage
ISBN: 9780307773050
Idioma: Inglés
Fecha de lanzamiento: 01/12/2010
Especificaciones del producto
Recibe novedades de Henry Petroski directamente en tu email
Reseñas sobre The Evolution of Useful Things
Comparte tu experiencia con la comunidad lectora.
0 Reseñas
Sólo por opinar entras en el sorteo mensual de tres tarjetas regalo valoradas en
20€
