The Civilized Engineer.

Florman, Samuel C.

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ERIC Number: EJ397072

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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The Civilized Engineer.

Florman, Samuel C.

Issues in Science and Technology, v5 n4 p82-88 Sum 1989

Discussed is the narrowness of engineering education in the recent past. A more liberal education for engineers is proposed. The benefits of such an approach, personally, professionally, and to society are described. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Engineering Education, Engineers, Higher Education, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Science and Society, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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