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The Evolution of Useful Things
Petroski, Henry
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BOOK SUMMARY
Petroski tells fascinating stories about the arduous processes that resulted in paper clips, Post-its, Phillips-head screwdrivers, Scotch tape, and fast-food "clamshell" containers. "Petroski . . . an examines the simplest . . . tools in our lives with an


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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0679740392
ISBN(13-digit): 9780679740391
Copyright: 1994
Dewey Decimal: 609
Library of Congress: 93006351
Book Publisher: Random House Inc
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 288
Paper Weight (lb): 0.6



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