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

Author/creator Petroski, Henry
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2010.
Descriptionpages 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009021216
ISBN9780307272454
ISBN0307272451

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks T173.8 .P467 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold