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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 609
EAN: 9780679412267
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0679412263
Label: Knopf
Manufacturer: Knopf
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: November 10, 1992
Publisher: Knopf
Release Date: November 10, 1992
Studio: Knopf
Related Items:
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review:
This surprising book may appear to be about the simple things of life--forks, paper clips, zippers--but in fact it is a far-flung historical adventure on the evolution of common culture. To trace the fork's history, Duke University professor of civil engineering Henry Petroski travels from prehistoric times to Texas barbecue to Cardinal Richelieu to England's Industrial Revolution to the American Civil War--and beyond. Each item described offers a cultural history lesson, plus there's plenty of engineering detail for those so inclined.
Product Description:
Only Henry Petroski, author of The Pencil, could make one never pick up a paper clip again without being overcome with feelings of awe and reverence. In his new book the author examines a host of techno-trivia questions -- how the fork got its tines, why Scotch tape is called that, how the paper clip evolved, how the Post-it note came to be, how the zipper was named, why aluminum cans have hollow bottoms -- and provides us with answers that both astonish and challenge the imagination.
In addition to an extended discussion of knives, forks, spoons, and other common devices, the author explains how the interplay of social and technical factors affects the development and use of such things as plastic bags, fast-food packaging, push-button telephones, and other modern conveniences. Throughout the book familiar objects serve to illustrate the general principles behind the evolution of all products of invention and engineering.
Petroski shows, by way of these examples as well as a probing look at the patent process, that the single most important driving force' behind technological change is the failure of existing devices to live up to their promise. As shortcomings become evident and articulated, new and "improved" versions of artifacts come into being through long and involved processes variously known as research and development, invention, and engineering. He further demonstrates how the evolving forms of technology generally are altered by our very, use of them, and how they, in turn, alter our social and cultural behavior.
In this wonderful mixture of history, biography, and design theory, Henry Petroski brings us to an understanding of an essential question: By what mechanism do the shapes and forms of our made world come to be?
Rating:
- the evolution of many everyday items should be more interesting than this
The concept is interesting: take a deep look at some of the most common items in our home and consider how they came into their current form. His main thesis is that form does not follow function, but rather that form follows failure. When presented with a tool that doesn't do quite what you want it to do, the inventor figures out a solution to the problem.
Great idea. Bad execution. The author keeps on circling back to the same points, over and over and over again. The worst ... Read More
Rating: - Did not meet expectations
I expected this book to be a collection of "stories" about the development of everyday items. Instead I read about how and why inventors invent new things. Although this is somewhat interesting, the book has not been work the purchase.
Rating:
- Fascinating insights, a little dry
Henry Petroski writes an indepth look at how everyday items evolve. He thesis, which he rarely tires of repeating, is that the form of an object follows its failure. He rejects the saying "form follows function" as being quaint and incomplete. He uses numerous examples of the evolution of the paperclip, fork, scotch tape and other common items to illustrate that objects change not due to far sighted design, but instead to users finding fault with how the object does its job and trying to improve it. ... Read More
Rating:
- So INTRIGUING
this book is so intriguing and offers such great insight into the world of design, patents, and the evolutionary history of some of the most "mundane" objects in our everyday lives! definitely worth a read! then pass it on to a friend!
Rating:
- Boring book
This book draged on and on on the history of the fork. Poorly written and hard to follow.
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The Evolution Of Useful Things
by: Henry Petroski
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Dewey Decimal Number: 609
EAN: 9780679412267
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0679412263
Label: Knopf
Manufacturer: Knopf
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: November 10, 1992
Publisher: Knopf
Release Date: November 10, 1992
Studio: Knopf
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- To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design
- The Pencil: A History of Design and Circumstance
- Success through Failure: The Paradox of Design
- The Toothpick: Technology and Culture (Vintage)
- Invention by Design; How Engineers Get from Thought to Thing
- see more
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com Review:
This surprising book may appear to be about the simple things of life--forks, paper clips, zippers--but in fact it is a far-flung historical adventure on the evolution of common culture. To trace the fork's history, Duke University professor of civil engineering Henry Petroski travels from prehistoric times to Texas barbecue to Cardinal Richelieu to England's Industrial Revolution to the American Civil War--and beyond. Each item described offers a cultural history lesson, plus there's plenty of engineering detail for those so inclined.
Product Description:
Only Henry Petroski, author of The Pencil, could make one never pick up a paper clip again without being overcome with feelings of awe and reverence. In his new book the author examines a host of techno-trivia questions -- how the fork got its tines, why Scotch tape is called that, how the paper clip evolved, how the Post-it note came to be, how the zipper was named, why aluminum cans have hollow bottoms -- and provides us with answers that both astonish and challenge the imagination.
In addition to an extended discussion of knives, forks, spoons, and other common devices, the author explains how the interplay of social and technical factors affects the development and use of such things as plastic bags, fast-food packaging, push-button telephones, and other modern conveniences. Throughout the book familiar objects serve to illustrate the general principles behind the evolution of all products of invention and engineering.
Petroski shows, by way of these examples as well as a probing look at the patent process, that the single most important driving force' behind technological change is the failure of existing devices to live up to their promise. As shortcomings become evident and articulated, new and "improved" versions of artifacts come into being through long and involved processes variously known as research and development, invention, and engineering. He further demonstrates how the evolving forms of technology generally are altered by our very, use of them, and how they, in turn, alter our social and cultural behavior.
In this wonderful mixture of history, biography, and design theory, Henry Petroski brings us to an understanding of an essential question: By what mechanism do the shapes and forms of our made world come to be?
Average Rating: 
Rating:
- the evolution of many everyday items should be more interesting than thisThe concept is interesting: take a deep look at some of the most common items in our home and consider how they came into their current form. His main thesis is that form does not follow function, but rather that form follows failure. When presented with a tool that doesn't do quite what you want it to do, the inventor figures out a solution to the problem.
Great idea. Bad execution. The author keeps on circling back to the same points, over and over and over again. The worst ... Read More
Rating:
- Did not meet expectationsI expected this book to be a collection of "stories" about the development of everyday items. Instead I read about how and why inventors invent new things. Although this is somewhat interesting, the book has not been work the purchase.
Rating:
- Fascinating insights, a little dryHenry Petroski writes an indepth look at how everyday items evolve. He thesis, which he rarely tires of repeating, is that the form of an object follows its failure. He rejects the saying "form follows function" as being quaint and incomplete. He uses numerous examples of the evolution of the paperclip, fork, scotch tape and other common items to illustrate that objects change not due to far sighted design, but instead to users finding fault with how the object does its job and trying to improve it. ... Read More
Rating:
- So INTRIGUINGthis book is so intriguing and offers such great insight into the world of design, patents, and the evolutionary history of some of the most "mundane" objects in our everyday lives! definitely worth a read! then pass it on to a friend!
Rating:
- Boring bookThis book draged on and on on the history of the fork. Poorly written and hard to follow.
Arts & Photography • Biographies & Memoirs • Business & Investing • Children's Books • Comics & Graphic Novels • Computers & Internet • Cooking, Food & Wine • Entertainment • Gay & Lesbian • Health, Mind & Body • History • Home & Garden • Law • Literature & Fiction • Medicine • Mystery & Thrillers • Nonfiction • Outdoors & Nature • Parenting & Families • Professional & Technical • Reference • Religion & Spirituality • Romance • Science • Science Fiction & Fantasy • Sports • Teens • Travel •
