The Engineering Profession as a Major Role Player in the New South African Political Order
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 122, Issue 2
Abstract
Improving the quality of life of South Africa's urban people is not just a matter of providing land, housing, engineering services, and facilities at a hitherto unprecedented rate, but the provision of these by new and improved processes. Currently available resources are a severe constraint. Although so many of the peoples' expectations relate to engineering services, engineers will only be able to contribute if they can combine technical soundness with sociopolitical sensitivity. Also they must be able to couple physical development with human development, and design and implement innovative solutions that are community-based. The engineering profession must succeed in this. Faith in the new political order in South Africa, and peace and stability, depend on it.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 122 • Issue 2 • April 1996
Pages: 73 - 77
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Copyright © 1996 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 1, 1996
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