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Angela Saini, author of Geek Nation and Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong – and the New Research That’s Rewriting the Story
‘A necessary reminder of the wonderful human ingenuity behind the world’s greatest engineering projects, from Roman aqueducts to London’s magnificent Shard. Built will inspire readers of every stripe.’
Erica Wagner, author of Chief Engineer
‘A book about real engineering written by a real engineer who can really write.’
Henry Petroski, author of The Road Taken
‘A passionate, often personal love letter to the science of structure. Whether exploring Pompeii or assembling pineapple upside-down cake, Agrawal’s journey will change the way you look at the structures you take for granted.’
Jennifer Ouellette, author of The Calculus Diaries
‘Roma Agrawal is a much-needed role model for the next generation of engineers. Most girls never give a thought to civil engineering as a career. This book will change that.’
Rob Eastaway, mathematician and author of Any Ideas? Tips and Techniques for Creative Problem Solving
‘Roma Agrawal makes engineering thrilling, accessible and thoroughly enjoyable. Built is another great example of how women can write brilliantly about so-called male subjects. Bring on the female engineers!’
Andrea Wulf, historian and author of Chasing Venus: The Race to Measure the Heavens
‘How come we have skyscrapers, bricks, bridges and tunnels? It’s down to structural engineers, but who are these awesome makers? Men in hard hats? Not necessarily! Roma Agrawal has helped to design some iconic structures that grace our cities. Here she gives an insider’s captivating account, so rich in history and so full of verve that she is bound to make others want to follow in her footsteps. Built reveals how human ingenuity keeps us safe from the raw forces of nature, all in a style that is down-to-earth as well as funny and personal.’
Uta Frith, psychologist and author of Autism: Explaining the Enigma
‘Hurrah! A joyful book that dissects our architecture to reveal the decisions behind the anatomy we rely on every day.’
Gaia Vince, journalist, broadcaster and author of Adventures in the Anthropocene
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