The Smeatonians: The Society of Civil EngineersThe history of the Society is traced from its formation in 1771 to bring together engineers "in a friendly way". The lives of the founding members are described as well as the growing status of civil engineering. The book includes original documents and letters. |
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Handbook of Research on Writing: History, Society, School, Individual, Text Charles Bazerman No preview available - 2008 |