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The Evolution of Useful Things

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4 out of 5
Based on 1,316 Ratings and 212 Reviews

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
PublisherPaw Prints
BindingLibrary Binding (11 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages288
ISBN-101439505195
ISBN-13978-1439505199
Publication Date06/26/2008
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