Explore the 1917 proceedings of engineering education leaders in Washington, D.C., and discover how top schools shaped national service during wartime.
This volume compiles reports, discussions, and committee work from the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education. It documents strategic insights on engineering curricula, admissions, administration, and the role of engineers in national service, offering a window into early 20th‑century debates about how best to prepare engineers for public duty and wartime needs. The content blends governance notes, educational philosophy, and practical proposals that influenced engineering education across universities.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, a product of an annual meeting of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education, collects speeches, discussions, and reports from experts in various sectors of industry, academia, and government during World War 1. With contributions from military officers, scientists, academics, and members of the Canadian and American governments, this book explores the role of engineering and scientific education in wartime. The author calls for greater interdisciplinary cooperation between industry and academics to meet the demands of modern warfare. This volume is essential reading for historians and military strategists as well as a valuable resource for scholars of education and anyone interested in the increased prominence of engineering and science in 20th-century warfare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331098119_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331098119
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