The American Electrical Engineering Occupation Profession, Professionalization, Power and Status
The American Electrical Engineering Occupation Profession, Professionalization, Power and Status by H. Michael Boyd, published by Boyd Associates in 2007, offers an in-depth exploration of the evolution of the electrical engineering profession in the United States. Spanning 296 pages, this book examines the interplay of power, knowledge, and technology within the field from the early 1880s to the 1990s, providing a comprehensive overview of how the profession has shaped and been shaped by societal changes.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the professionalization of electrical engineering, focusing on its quest for status and influence within the broader context of capitalism and industry. The book addresses critical sociological questions regarding the nature of the electrical engineering group, the impact of technology on its development, and the role of elite leadership in guiding its trajectory. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of technology, public policy, and the evolution of careers in engineering.
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One of the most influential professional groups on the 21st Century world of work has been the Electrical Engineering Occupation. This book deals with aspects of power, knowledge, status and technology as they are found in the American electrical engineering profession and occupation as it has evolved from the early 1880s through the 1990s. The primary foci of this discussion are the professionalizing of the American Electrical Engineering occupation, its quest for status and power, its creation and stewardship of knowledge, its control of technology, and its marriage with capitalism and industry. It addresses three questions of sociological importance: Is the American electrical engineering group an occupation or a profession; what has been the influence of technology on the group; and how has the elite leadership of the group influenced it ?
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