Engineering (Paperback)

Natasha McCarthy

ISBN 10: 1851686622 / ISBN 13: 9781851686629

Published by Oneworld Publications, London, 2009

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Paperback. Discover the human side to the discipline that is profoundly more than nuts and bolts'A beautifully considered outlook on what engineers think about and do.' Igor Aleksander, Emeritus Professor of Neural Systems Engineering, Imperial College LondonThe work of engineers surrounds us: from the phones in our pockets to the layout of our cities; these days engineers even transport some of us to the moon. But the skills that brought the world clean water and telecommunications also produced polluting technologies that could threaten its future.Engineering: A Beginners Guide explores the scientific, social, and philosophical implications inherent in the challenges faced by engineers throughout history. From Roman viaducts to bionic limbs, humans have used fascinating and diverse feats of engineering to overcome their limitations. Revealing the widespread impact that this has had on culture, knowledge, and, perhaps most importantly in these times, the environment, McCarthy presents a future where engineering is crucial to saving the planet. Focusing on the impact of engineering on society and the world, this book details the development of the discipline, explains what makes an engineering mind, and shows how various aspects of our lives has been engineered: from gadgets to our national infrastructure. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Engineering (Paperback)
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications, London
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851686622
• ISBN 13: 9781851686629
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Discover the human side to the discipline that is profoundly more than nuts and bolts

Discover the human side to the discipline that is profoundly more than nuts and bolts

'A beautifully considered outlook on what engineers think about and do.' Igor Aleksander, Emeritus Professor of Neural Systems Engineering, Imperial College London

The work of engineers surrounds us: from the phones in our pockets to the layout of our cities; these days engineers even transport some of us to the moon. But the skills that brought the world clean water and telecommunications also produced polluting technologies that could threaten its future.

Engineering: A Beginner’s Guide explores the scientific, social, and philosophical implications inherent in the challenges faced by engineers throughout history. From Roman viaducts to bionic limbs, humans have used fascinating and diverse feats of engineering to overcome their limitations. Revealing the widespread impact that this has had on culture, knowledge, and, perhaps most importantly in these times, the environment, McCarthy presents a future where engineering is crucial to saving the planet.

About the Author

Natasha McCarthy is policy advisor at the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, and a member of the planning group for the international Workshop on Philosophy and Engineering.