Small things considered : why there is no perfect design / Henry Petroski.

Author/creator Petroski, Henry
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.
Description288 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Portion of title Why there is no perfect design
Contents Chapter 1: The nature of design -- Chapter 2: Looking at design -- Chapter 3: Design, design everywhere -- Chapter 4: Illuminating design -- Chapter 5: Driven by design -- Chapter 6: Design in a box -- Chapter 7: Labyrinthine design -- Chapter 8: Design out of a paper bag -- Chapter 9: Domestic design -- Chapter 10: Folk design -- Chapter 11: Kitchen-sink design -- Chapter 12: Off-the-shelf design -- Chapter 13: Familiar design -- Chapter 14: Design by the numbers -- Chapter 15: Selective design -- Chapter 16: A brush with design -- Chapter 17: Design hits the wall -- Chapter 18: Design rising.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 263-272) and index.
LCCN 2002192470
ISBN1400040507

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TA174 .P4738 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold