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Society, Technology and Development

 
O.N. Wakhlu (Author)
Synopsis The book is a vividly written collection of essays, and lectures delivered by the author Prof. Dr. On.N. Wakhlu over the years on topic related to science, technology and development of society. The essays portray lucidly the author's views on a range of topics in a logical and comprehensive style. His thoughts emanate from his deep conviction over a long period of varied professional experience as an engineering consultant, educator, administrator, and mentor to hundreds of engineering students over a period of three decades. Various problems arising as a result of science-society interaction have been deeply delved into, and passed through the sieve of personal experience of the author, thereby providing food for thought for all those who are interested in the dynamics of social change, and scientific and technological development. The contents of the book will enable the readers to perceive the inevitable link between purely technical studies and the subject matter of humanities. Being the essence of the "felt experience" of the author, the book establishes instant report with the reader. The essays in the book provide a very interesting and penetrating study of the subject, and will prove invaluable not only to the specialists but also the general reader. Students in engineering should in particular find the book an excellent aid for their professional growth.
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About the author

O.N. Wakhlu

Omkar N. Wakhlu, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kashmir and Principal, Regional Engineering College Srinagar, is well known as a leading educator and engineering consultant in water resources. He received his engineering education from the Universities of Banaras, Roorkee, Birmingham, and Karlsruhe. As a professional engineer for more than three decades he has been a Commonwealth Scholar in England; Alexander Von Humboldt Visiting Research Professor, West Germany; Indian Delegate for ITC-UNESCO Conference in Holland; Honorary Secretary and Chairman, Institution of Engineers (India), J & K Centre; Founder President of the Indian Society for Himalayan Studies; Fellow, Institution of Engineers; Member, Institution of Civil Engineers, London; and associated with several other national and International professional societies. Dr. Wakhul is the author of many technical papers including two books on ‘Civil Engineering Management’ and ‘Leadership in Technical Education Institutions’ and two monographs. He is also the recepient of several awards and a Gold Medal.

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Bibliographic information

Title Society, Technology and Development
Author O.N. Wakhlu
Format Hardcover
Date published: 01.01.1984
Edition 1st ed.
Language: English
length xii+251p., Tables; Figures; References; 23cm.
Subjects Engineering