The Evolution of Useful Things How Everyday Artifacts-From Forks and Pins to Paper Clips and Zippers-Came to be as They are.

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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. by PETROSKI, HENRY, 9780679740391
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  • ISBN: 9780679740391 | 0679740392
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2/1/1994

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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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