{"product_id":"to-engineer-is-human-rare-books","title":"To engineer is human by Henry Petroski [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"40\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"40\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eTo Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design\u003c\/strong\u003e by Henry Petroski is a seminal work that explores the intricate relationship between engineering design and the inevitability of failure.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePetroski, a distinguished civil engineer and author, delves into how design failures—such as the collapse of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency walkways and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge disaster—serve as pivotal learning experiences that drive innovation and improvement in engineering practices.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough these case studies, he illustrates that engineering is not merely about technical prowess but also about understanding and learning from mistakes to enhance future designs.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"432\" data-start=\"234\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe book emphasizes that failure is an integral part of the engineering process, challenging the traditional notion that engineering is solely about achieving perfection.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePetroski argues that embracing failure allows engineers to refine their designs, leading to more robust and reliable outcomes.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis perspective encourages a deeper appreciation of the complexities involved in engineering and the continuous cycle of trial, error, and improvement that characterizes the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"475\" data-start=\"439\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"477\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenry Petroski\u003c\/strong\u003e (1942–2023) was an American engineer, educator, and prolific author renowned for his insightful writings on the history and philosophy of engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe earned his B.S. from Manhattan College in 1963 and his Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1968.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePetroski held faculty positions at the University of Texas at Austin and Argonne National Laboratory before joining Duke University in 1980, where he served as a professor of civil engineering and history.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"677\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThroughout his career, Petroski authored over a dozen books, including \u003cem data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eThe Pencil\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"117\" data-start=\"85\"\u003eThe Evolution of Useful Things\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-end=\"138\" data-start=\"123\"\u003eThe Toothpick\u003c\/em\u003e, each examining the design and history of everyday objects.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis writing style made complex engineering concepts accessible to a general audience, earning him the moniker \"poet laureate of technology.\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003ePetroski's work has had a lasting impact on how engineering is perceived, emphasizing the importance of design, failure, and learning 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