Henry Petroski

Broschiertes Buch

Force

What It Means to Push and Pull, Slip and Grip, Start and Stop

Beschreibung

An eminent engineer and historian tackles one of the most elemental aspects of life: how we experience and utilize physical force

Autor

Henry Petroski is the author of nineteen previous nonfiction trade books, including The Pencil and The Evolution of Useful Things, which consider the invention, design, and cultural significance of common objects. He is a distinguished professor emeritus at Duke University.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Yale University Press
• Seitenzahl: 328
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. September 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 224mm x 143mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 410g
• ISBN-13: 9780300274134
• ISBN-10: 0300274130
• Artikelnr.: 67779637