How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World

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Deb Chachra reveals the hidden networks that sustain modern life, from the wires behind your walls to the pipes beneath your feet. While we often ignore these systems until they fail, this book explains how they function as a collective promise to provide water, power, and connectivity. Chachra uses her background as an engineer to transform complex technical concepts into a clear narrative about…

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