Force: What It Means to Push and Pull, Slip and Grip, Start and Stop

An eminent engineer and historian tackles one of the most elemental aspects of life: how we experience and utilize physical force

Henry Petroski is the author of nineteen previous nonfiction trade books, including The Pencil and The Evolution of Useful Things, which consider the invention, design, and cultural significance of common objects. He is a distinguished professor emeritus at Duke University.