The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World by Simon Winchester
The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World

Simon Winchester

The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World

Simon Winchester

416 pages first pub 2018 (view editions)

nonfiction history science technology informative slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who are curious about the intersection of history and technology, enjoy deep dives into how foundational innovations shaped modern life, and appreciate reflective narratives on the balance between precision and human ingenuity.

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The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement—precision—in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning...

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