| Title | : | The Evolution of Useful Things |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Henry Petroski |
| Release | : | 1992-11-10 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Design, Books, Professional & Technical, Engineering, History, World History, Lifestyle & Home, Antiques & Collectibles |
| Size | : | 6087565 |
| How did the table fork acquire a fourth tine? What advantage does the Phillips-head screw have over its single-grooved predecessor? Why does the paper clip look the way it does? What makes Scotch tape Scotch? In this delightful book Henry, Petroski takes a microscopic look at artifacts that most of us count on but rarely contemplate, including such icons of the everyday as pins, Post-its, and fast-food "clamshell" containers. At the same time, he offers a convincing new theory of technological innovation as a response to the perceived failures of existing products—suggesting that irritation, and not necessity, is the mother of invention. |
