While this book begins with the analysis of engineering as a profession, it concentrates on a question that the last two decades seem to have made critical: Is

This volume identifies, discusses and addresses the wide array of ethical issues that have emerged for engineers due to the rise of a global economy. To date, t

Recognizing the central role of engineering activity in modern societies, Engineering & Society explores the global and social context of contemporary engineeri

To enhance the nation's economic productivity and improve the quality of life worldwide, engineering education in the United States must anticipate and adapt to

This volume aims to provide the reader with a broad cross-section of empirical research being carried out into engineers at work. The chapters provide pointers