Category Archives: Petroski, Henry

Useful Things Evolving

Posted on April 25, 1993 by Steve Weiss

Henry Petroski discusses his new book, The Evolution of Useful Things, an account of technology and culture. 656 – Useful Things Evolving

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One Culture

Posted on November 5, 1989 by Steve Weiss

Henry Petroski discusses his most recent book The Pencil: A History of Design and Circumstance, scheduled for publication by Alfred Knopf in January, 1990. Michael White discusses the languages of specialized inquiry in the sciences and the humanities. 475 – … Continue reading →

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(1) America’s Literary IQ; (2) Commentary on Books and Dust Jackets

Posted on October 19, 1986 by Steve Weiss

What is America’s literary IQ? Who should measure it, with what standards, and to what end? Mitchel Levitas discusses his role as editor of the New York Times Book Review, the selection of books covered by the Review, and the … Continue reading →

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