Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS v
3. Preface vii
4. 1. INTRODUCTION 1
5. 2. TECHNOLOGY TAKES OFF 9
6. 3. ENGINEERING FOR INFORMATION 70
7. 4. E NGINEERS IN SOCIETY 114
8. 5. INNOVATION BY DESIGN 151
9. 6. SCIENCES OF USEFUL SYSTEMS 202
10. 7. LEADERS WHO ARE ENGINEERS 256
11. Appendix A. Statistical Profiles of Engineers 300
12. Appendix B. U.S. Research and Development 306
13. Notes 310
14. Index 336