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Journal Article

Author
Sanderson, John
Title
14th National Engineering Heritage Conference: Opening Address
In
Australian Journal of Multi-disciplinary Engineering
Description of Work
Paper presented at the National Engineering Heritage Conference (14th: 2007 : Perth)
Imprint
vol. 6, no. 1, Engineers Australia, Barton, Australian Capital Territory, 2008, pp. 1-4
ISBN/ISSN
1448-8388
Url
https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.166982409439019
Abstract

The presenter illustrates his idea that 'successful societies can be measured by their engineering past' by giving historical examples of the Khmer civilisation of Cambodia, the Roman Empire, and the engineering activities of Australia following on from the industrial revolution.

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