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024 7 _a10.1007/978-1-84882-674-8
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100 1 _aVesilind, P. Aarne.
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aEngineering Peace and Justice
_h[electronic resource] :
_bThe Responsibility of Engineers to Society /
_cby P. Aarne Vesilind.
264 1 _aLondon :
_bSpringer London,
_c2010.
300 _aVIII, 167 p. 67 illus.
_bonline resource.
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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505 0 _aThe Evolution of the Engineering Profession -- Military Engineering -- Civilian Engineering -- The Engineer’s Commitment to Society -- Engineering and the Environment -- Peace and Justice -- Peace Engineering.
520 _aThe 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 movement in the development of "peace engineering" – the pro-active use of engineering skills in the promotion of peace. Engineering Peace and Justice: The Responsibility of Engineers to Society details the history of the profession, including its ethical commitment to the public good, and shows how engineers have, in the past, served their clients as either military or civilian engineers. As well as presenting a discussion of the evolution of engineering, the book also examines concepts of ethical engineering, including the engineer’s duty to society; engineering’s relationship to war and peace; and the engineer’s commitment to the environment. The final section details some stories of contemporary engineers who have used their technical skills in the promotion of peace, becoming "peace engineers". Engineering Peace and Justice: The Responsibility of Engineers to Society will be of interest to anyone involved in the engineering profession. Students contemplating careers in engineering will also find this book an inspiring guide to more vocational roles in the field.
650 0 _aEngineering.
650 0 _aTechnology
_xPhilosophy.
650 0 _aCivil engineering.
650 1 4 _aEngineering.
650 2 4 _aCivil Engineering.
650 2 4 _aPhilosophy of Technology.
650 2 4 _aProfessional & Vocational Education.
710 2 _aSpringerLink (Online service)
773 0 _tSpringer eBooks
776 0 8 _iPrinted edition:
_z9781848826731
856 4 0 _uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-674-8
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