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Engineers in Britain: Emergence from the shop

By Gary Downey

Virginia Tech

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Abstract

Main points: A solution to the Victorian Paradox---19th century; Three quotes about the apprenticeship system; Training inside 'cells'; Professional societies to increase status; Development of academic education; Minimal relationships with government; Current issues.

Note: Version 2.0 of this module includes one lecture only.

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  • Gary Downey (2008), "Engineers in Britain: Emergence from the shop," http://globalhub.org/resources/26.

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Time November 30, 2007