Wicked Problems: How to Engineer a Better World - Couverture rigide

Madhavan, Guru

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ISBN 10 : 0393651460 ISBN 13 : 9780393651461

Editeur : WW Norton & Co, 2024

Synopsis

An ode to systems engineers―whose invisible work undergirds our life―and an exploration of the wicked problems they tackle

Our world is filled with pernicious problems: how, for example, did novice pilots learn to fly without taking to the air and risking their lives? We have generated solutions over time but challenges like these―wicked problems that tangle personal, public and environmental factors―are not going away any time soon.

In Wicked Problems, engineer Guru Madhavan examines historic tragedies and lesser-known tales, from the efficient design of battleships to a volcano eruption that curtailed global commerce. Braided throughout is the uplifting tale of Edwin Link, who revolutionised aviation with his flight trainer. In Link’s story, Madhavan uncovers a model mindset to engage with wickedness. An homage to society’s innovators and maintainers, Wicked Problems offers a refreshing vision for readers of all backgrounds to build a better future.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Guru Madhavan is the Norman R. Augustine Senior Scholar and senior director of programs at the National Academy of Engineering. He is a prize-winning author of essays and books, including Applied Minds: How Engineers Think.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: WW Norton & Co
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0393651460
• ISBN 13: 9780393651461
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384
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