The essential engineer : why science alone will not solve our global problems / by Henry Petroski.
| Author/creator | Petroski, Henry |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| General note | "A Borzoi book." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009021216 |
| ISBN | 9780307272454 |
| ISBN | 0307272451 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | T173.8 .P467 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |