History of the Department
Discovery by Design
The Department of Mechanical Engineering of the University of British Columbia
Origins and History: 1907-2001
Author: Eric Damer
Publisher:
Ronsdale Press
From reviewers:
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"The life of universities is sometime perceived to stand apart from the 'real' history of British Columbia. Eric Damer persuasively argues for the contribution of the University of British Columbia, and more particularly its long-standing Department of Mechanical Engineering, to the industrial, educational, and social development of the province." - Jean Barman, Historian, author of
The West Beyond the West
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"For those interested in the history of engineering education in Canada, this book gives an important and very readable overview of Mechanical Engineering at UBC. Engineering was present at UBC from the earliest days, and the department has had a major impact on the development of British Columbia and indeed of Canada, overcoming many obstacles along the way. Discovery by Design captures the essence of the department's interesting and evolving history." - David W. Strangway, President, Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Past President, The University of British Columbia
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"A really commendable work - a readable, factual, and valuable history of one of UBC's oldest departments." - Donald K. Bannerman, Past President, Association of Professional Engineers of British Columbia, and First Director of the B.C. Institute of Technology's Engineering Division
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12/15/2009 10:22:53 AM