Success Through Failure: The Paradox of Design

by Henry Petroski

Book Overview

Design pervades our lives. Everything from drafting a PowerPoint presentation to planning a state-of-the-art bridge embodies this universal human activity. But what makes a great design? In this compelling and wide-ranging look at the essence of invention, distinguished engineer and author Henry Petroski argues that, time and again, we have built success on the back of failure--not through easy imitation of success. Success through Failure shows us...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691136424
• ISBN13: 9780691136424
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"