by Evan Thomas
First published 2020
Thomas presents a framework for Global Engineering that challenges technical professionals to address worldwide inequality. The book argues that engineers must expand beyond traditional problem-solving to confront structural barriers preventing access to water, sanitation, energy, food, transportation, and shelter. Thomas contends that technical expertise alone cannot eliminate poverty without incorporating justice and equity into engineering practice. He calls for engineers to become activists who understand health, economics, policy, and governance as essential tools. The second half features profiles of engineers and technical professionals who have committed their careers to global development work. These stories demonstrate the varied paths available in Global Engineering and the real-world challenges practitioners face. Thomas offers readers both a philosophical foundation for socially conscious engineering and practical examples of how technical skills can create positive change in underserved communities worldwide.
Genres: non-fiction, technology, social-justice, activism, engineering
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, real-world-examples
102 pages · Hardcover · Springer