# Small Things Considered

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- Authors: [Henry Petroski](https://www.bookquiver.com/henry-petroski)
- Language: en_US
- Published: 2004-09-14

## Description

Why has the durable paper shopping bag been largely replaced by its flimsy plastic counterpart? What circuitous chain of improvements led to such innovations as the automobile cup holder and the swiveling...

## Editions

### Small Things Considered

- Publisher: Vintage
- ISBN: 978-14-0003-293-8
- Pages: 304
- Published: 2004-09-14
- Language: en_US