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The Evolution of Useful Things : How Everyday Artifacts-From Forks and Pins to Paper Clips and Zippers-Came to Be as They Are.
Overview
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 appraising eye."--Washington Post Book World. 45 illus.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780679740391
- ISBN-10: 0679740392
- Publisher: Vintage
- Publish Date: February 1994
- Dimensions: 7.96 x 5.24 x 0.65 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.48 pounds
- Page Count: 304
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