The Evolution of Useful Things
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Book Description
This surprising book may appear to be about the simple things of life--forks, paper clips, zippers--but in fact it is a far-flung historical adventure on the evolution of common culture. To trace the fork's history, Duke University professor of civil engineering Henry Petroski travels from prehistoric times to Texas barbecue to Cardinal Richelieu to England's Industrial Revolution to the American ... More
Book Information
Publisher | Paw Prints |
Binding | Library Binding (11 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 288 |
ISBN-10 | 1439505195 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1439505199 |
Publication Date | 06/26/2008 |
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