Success through Failure: The Paradox of Design
Henry Petroski • Princeton University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0691180991
Success through Failure: The Paradox of Design
Henry Petroski • Princeton University Press
ISBN-10: 0691180997 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691180991 · 2018
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Henry Petroski examines the essential role of failure in the evolution of engineering and design, arguing that technical progress is fundamentally driven by the analysis of past errors. Through a series of historical case studies, the author demonstrates how iterative refinement and the study of structural shortcomings provide the necessary foundation for future innovation and long-term success.
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