This book examines the evolution of and issues surrounding engineering as a profession during the turn of the 20th century, highlighting its transition from a trade to a highly skilled profession, and its impact on infrastructure, industry, and society. Moreover, this book discusses the personal and societal evolution of the engineer, the professionalization of engineering, and the establishment of standards for ethical conduct, collective action, and public service. Within this context, the book details the evolution of engineering as a profession, with an emphasis on the interplay between the engineer and society.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of and issues surrounding engineering as a profession during the turn of the 20th century, highlighting its transition from a trade to a highly skilled profession, and its impact on infrastructure, industry, and society. Moreover, this book discusses the personal and societal evolution of the engineer, the professionalization of engineering, and the establishment of standards for ethical conduct, collective action, and public service. Within this context, the book details the evolution of engineering as a profession, with an emphasis on the interplay between the engineer and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334191077_0
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