The introspective engineer / Samuel C. Florman.
The introspective engineer / Samuel C. Florman.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, c1996.
Call Numbers
N620.001/3
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Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
xii, 244 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents
I. Engineering. 1. The End of Complacency. 2. Allaying Apprehensions. 3. Bright Aspects of Technology. 4. War, Peace, and Freedom. 5. Ambivalence and Doubt. 6. Image and Reflection -- II. Engineers. 7. What Is an Engineer? 8. Faults and Foibles. 9. Doing Good. 10. Leadership. 11. Education. 12. Towa...
Publication information
Publisher
New York : St. Martin's Press, c1996.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1996.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Florman's response is this book. It is a clarion call to society - we must awaken to the reality that the continuing quality of our life is dependent on increasingly creative technological solutions to the problems we face. We need cleaner, more economical engines, faster computers, more power, and a healthier planet...all at the same time. Enginee...
Alternative Titles
Full title
The introspective engineer / Samuel C. Florman.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
"A Thomas Dunne book."
Includes index.
Contextual Information
Date Copyright
c1996.
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
N620.001/3
Record Identifier
74VM5N2rMGyl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VM5N2rMGyl
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ISBN
0312151527 (pbk.)
031213987X
9780312151522 (pbk.)
DDC
620.001
MMS ID
991003723179702626
