Description
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.
About the Author
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 Applied Minds: How Engineers Think. He lives in Washington, DC.
Reviews
"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
Book Information
ISBN 9780393651461
Author Guru Madhavan
Format Hardback
Page Count 384
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 632g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 163mm * 33mm
