DocumentCode
948072
Title
The engineer in society
Author
Lidgate, D.
Author_Institution
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Manchester, UK
Volume
135
Issue
5
fYear
1988
fDate
5/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
247
Lastpage
252
Abstract
Starting from a definition of the terms engineer, society and professional, a link is established between the low pay and low status of the professional engineer. Methods by which the status of the professional engineer can be increased are then discussed, with particular emphasis on professional communication. The concept of engineering ethics is then described together with an analysis of professional conduct as seen by the IEE. The paper is concluded by a series of case studies, both factual and fictional, to illustrate the issues raised.
Keywords
economic and sociologic effects; engineering; professional aspects; IEE; engineer; professional communication; society;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education - Reviews, IEE Proceedings A
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0143-702X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ip-a-1.1988.0040
Filename
4648531
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