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Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineering by Henry Petroski Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 1994 ISBN-10: 0-521-46649-0 / 0521466490 ISBN-13: 978-0-521-46649-3 / 9780521466493 From classical temples to twentieth century towers, engineers have learned more about design from failure than from success. The concept of error, according to the author of Design Paradigms, is central to the design process. As a way of explaining the enduring aspects of engineering design, Henry P |