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A Centennial History of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 1880-1980 /

In 1980 the American Society of Mechanical Engineers celebrates the centenary of its founding. The occasion has provided an opportunity for the Society to look back and survey its accomplishments, its distinguished members, and its constant dialogue -- among its members and with the American people...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Sinclair, Bruce (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Toronto : University of Toronto Press, [2019]
Colección:Heritage
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1. A Sense of History
  • 2. Professional Men of Outward Success
  • 3. ASME's Social Economy
  • 4. The Technical Sphere of Action
  • 5. 'The arts are full of reckless things'
  • 6. Technological Confidence during the Great Depression
  • 7. The Parker Case and Institutional Confidence
  • 8. Whither ASME?
  • Writing ASME's History
  • Council Members, 1880-1980
  • Index