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The Evolution of Useful Things

Paperback • 1992 • English

The Evolution of Useful Things: How everyday artifacts – from forks and pins to paper clips and zippers – came to be as they are

By Henry Petroski

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About the book

Petroski tells fascinating stories about the arduous processes that resulted in paper clips, Post-its, Phillips-head screwdrivers, Scotch tape, and fast-food "clamshell" containers. "Petroski . . ....

Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration

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9780679740391

Published year

1992

Language

English

Original title

The Evolution of Useful Things

Format

Paperback

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