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Author:
Petroski, Henry.
Title:
The essential engineer : why science alone will not solve our global problems / Henry Petroski.
Edition:
1st ed.
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf,
Copyright Date:
2010
Description:
x, 274 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
Technological innovations--Popular works.
Engineering--Popular works.
Technology and civilization--Popular works.
Research--Popular works.
Problem solving--Popular works.
Science--Popular works.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [231]-258) and index.
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.
ISBN:
0307272451
9780307272454
OCLC:
(OCoLC)373474478
LCCN:
2009021216
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)
KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
CEAX572 -- Kirkwood Community College Library (Cedar Rapids)
AXPF626 -- Oskaloosa Public Library (Oskaloosa)
OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)
DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)
GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)

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