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narrative-nonfiction
The acclaim discusses Kidder's ability to turn technical and complex engineering stories into compelling, novelistic drama accessible to outsiders.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Soul of a New Machine (1981)Tracy Kidder
CHAPTER 15: CANARDS
Chapter 15: CANARDS does not contain substantive narrative or thematic content but instead includes front and back matter sections such as the beginning of Chapter 16, acknowledgments, acclaim for the book, and copyright information. The included acclaim highlights the book's exploration of the human element behind computer engineering, emphasizing the obsession, complexity, and devotion of engineers in creating new machines. The chapter serves as a meta-textual reflection on the book's reception and the cultural significance of the engineering process.