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The Evolution of Useful Things - How Everyday Artefacts - From Forks and Pins to Paperclips and Zippers - Came To Be As They are (Paperback, 1st Vintage Books ed) Loot Price: R340
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The Evolution of Useful Things - How Everyday Artefacts - From Forks and Pins to Paperclips and Zippers - Came To Be As They are (Paperback, 1st Vintage Books ed)

Henry Petroski

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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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Imprint: Vintage Books
Country of origin: United States
Release date: February 1994
First published: February 1994
Authors: Henry Petroski
Dimensions: 203 x 133 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 1st Vintage Books ed
ISBN-13: 978-0-679-74039-1
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General
LSN: 0-679-74039-2
Barcode: 9780679740391

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