The essential engineer why science alone will not solve our global problems
| Main Author: | Petroski, Henry. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Alfred A. Knopf,
2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Subjects: |
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.