The essential engineer why science alone will not solve our global problems

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Petroski, Henry
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Ubiquitous risk
  • Engineering is rocket science
  • Doctors and Dilberts
  • Which comes first?
  • Einstein the inventor
  • Speed bumps
  • Research and development
  • Development and research
  • Alternative energies
  • Complex systems
  • Two cultures
  • Uncertain science and engineering
  • Great achievements and grand challenges
  • Prizing engineering.