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Wicked Problems

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Wicked Problems Synopsis

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.

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ISBN: 9780393651461
Publication date: 14th May 2024
Author: Guruprasad Madhavan
Publisher: W.W. Norton and Company an imprint of W. W. Norton & Company
Format: Hardback
Pagination: 288 pages
Genres: Electronics and communications engineering