Engineering Education and Practice in the United States: Foundations of Our Techno-Economic Future

Studies both sides of the engineering equation, education and utilization. This volume presents a discussion of the development of engineering in the United States followed by an examination of the status of engineering. It looks at the strengths and weaknesses of engineering and evaluates trends in the composition of the engineering work force.

• | Author: Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Committee on the Education and Utilization of the Engineer
• | Publisher: National Academies Press
• | Publication Date: Feb 01, 1985
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780309078801
• | ISBN-10: 0309078806