Engineering Peace and Justice The Responsibility of Engineers to Society /

The engineering profession has evolved considerably from the early engineers who were, almost without exception, employed in the making of war or in the defense of nations. Civil engineering emerged in the 18th century, providing an alternative for many engineers, and today there is a strong movemen...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Vesilind, P. Aarne (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edition:1st ed. 2010.
Subjects:
Civil engineering.
Technology-Philosophy.
Professional education.
Vocational education.
Civil Engineering.
Philosophy of Technology.
Professional and Vocational Education.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • The Evolution of the Engineering Profession
  • Military Engineering
  • Civilian Engineering
  • The Engineer's Commitment to Society
  • Engineering and the Environment
  • Peace and Justice
  • Peace Engineering.

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