'Technical Error' Summary

Technical Error is a hard science fiction novel by Hal Clement that explores the challenges of communication and cooperation between humans and aliens. The story follows a group of human engineers who are tasked with repairing an alien spaceship. However, the aliens' technology is vastly different from human technology, and the engineers must overcome a number of challenges in order to complete their mission. Along the way, they learn about the aliens' culture and way of life, and come to appreciate the importance of understanding and respecting other cultures.