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Publications [#268079] of Henry Petroski

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  1. Petroski, H, POLITICIANS ARE NOT TECHNOLOGISTS: TECHNOLOGISTS ARE NOT POLITICIANS., Issues in Engineering: Journal of Professional Activities, Proceedings of the Asce, vol. 108 no. EI2 (January, 1982), pp. 162-165
    (last updated on 2023/06/01)

    Abstract:
    The view that there are too few engineers in the legislative branch of government is confirmed. It is argued that the lack of scientists and engineers in elected public offices creates an imbalance of professional perspectives which will affect decision making on public policy on technological issues ranging from engineering education to advanced weapons systems. It is also shown, however, that the interplay between society and technology will gradually become more balanced.


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