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Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305084766

Author:Saeed Moaveni

Publisher:Saeed Moaveni

Chapter1: Introduction To The Engineering Profession

Section1.2: Engineering As A Profession

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