Wicked Problems :How to Engineer a Better World
Wicked Problems :How to Engineer a Better World
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Published:
26 March, 2024
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26 March, 2024
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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.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780393651461 |
| ISBN10 | 0393651460 |
| Number Of Pages | 384 |
| Item Weight | 632 g |
| Product Dimensions | 163 x 236 x 33 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | WW Norton & Co |
| Format | hardback |
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"Madhavan champions the importance of looking at seemingly technical problems through a wider lens—such as the business, policy and social aspects… Wicked Problems is a wake-up call for all engineers to expand their mindset." -- Susan Krumdieck - Nature
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Author's Bio
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 Wicked Problems, from which The Blue Box is excerpted, and Applied Minds. He lives in Washington, DC.