The essential engineer : why science alone will not solve our global problems / Henry Petroski.

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Bibliographic Details
Edition:1st ed.
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
Main Author:
Petroski, Henry
Subjects:
Technological innovations > Popular works.
Engineering > Popular works.
Technology and civilization > Popular works.
Research > Popular works.
Problem solving > Popular works.
Science > Popular works.
Format: Book
The essential engineer : why science alone will not solve our global problems /
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.

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