Interdisciplinary and Social Nature of Engineering Practices: Philosophy, Examples and Approaches

This book covers practical and philosophical aspects of Engineering,  paying special attention to the social impacts of emerging technologies.  Some fundamentals of philosophy of technology are introduced followed  by social, economic, and environmental discussion and implications in  different disciplines. Each chapter provides insights on the  responsibilities involved in the design of engineering projects. The  examples presented combine concepts about the impacts of Engineering in  society at the same time that incorporates new technological models,  yielding an innovative approach about the topics.