“Engineers are titans of real-world problem-solving. . . . In this riveting study of how they think, [Guru Madhavan] puts behind-the-scenes geniuses . . . center stage.”—Nature
In this engaging account of innovative triumphs, Guru Madhavan examines the ways in which engineers throughout history created world-changing tools, from ATMs and ZIP codes to the digital camera and the disposable diaper. Equal parts personal, practical, and profound, Applied Minds charts a path to a future where we borrow strategies from engineering to find inspired solutions to our most pressing challenges.
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About the author
Guru Madhavan is the Norman R. Augustine Senior Scholar and senior director of programs at the National Academy of Engineering. He is a prizewinning author of essays and books, including Applied Minds: How Engineers Think. He lives in Washington, DC.Buy this ebook and get 1 more FREE!
Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 272 ● ISBN 9780393248005 ● File size 0.6 MB ● Publisher W. W. Norton & Company ● Country US ● Published 2015 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 7468292 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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