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The Making of Technological Man,Used
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In this book, Weiss traces the rise of the professional class of ingenieurs civils in France, engineers of whatever specialty who did not work for the state but were employed by industrial firms or operated on their own elsewhere in the private sector. In particular, his book is a study of the primary source of such engineers the Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures from its founding in 1829 to that watershed year in French history, 1848.One of the book's conclusions is that the school's formal curriculum and social ambience did not prepare its graduates to deal explicitly with political, economic, philosophical, or cultural matters, producing engineers with little understanding of the social implications of technological change. Its findings parallel evaluations of technical institutions including MIT that were founded later and in other countries and that were based on the original Parisian school.John Hubbel Weiss is Assistant Professor of History at Cornell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Making of Technological Man'? A: The book focuses on the rise of the professional class of ingenieurs civils in France, particularly examining the Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures and its impact on engineering practices from 1829 to 1848.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Making of Technological Man' is John Hubbel Weiss, who is an Assistant Professor of History at Cornell.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Making of Technological Man'? A: This book is classified under the category of History & Philosophy, focusing on the historical development of engineering education and its social implications.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being offered? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is a First Edition, published on January 1, 1982.
- Q: What kind of binding does 'The Making of Technological Man' have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about engineering education? A: The book evaluates the curriculum and social context of the Ecole Centrale, concluding that it did not adequately prepare graduates for the social implications of technological advancements.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in the history of technology? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in the history of technology, particularly in how engineering education evolved in the 19th century.
- Q: What are the primary themes explored in the book? A: The primary themes include the professionalization of engineering, the relationship between education and social responsibility, and the historical context of technological change in France.