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The reflexive engineer: perceptions of integrated development

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  • Peter T. Robbins

    (Innogen Centre, Development Policy and Practice, Faculty of Technology, Open University, Milton Keynes, UK)

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The professional ideology of engineers is said to be rooted in feelings of self-importance and a belief in an ability to lead, based on qualities of technical expertise and rational decision-making not held by the public at large. This paper outlines the views of another group of engineers, labelled 'reflexive engineers', having a much more integrated view of socio-technical systems. Interviews were conducted with engineers working in the Global South in fields such as community water supply and sanitation. The paper aims to uncover how they make sense of the social and how they perceive factors shaping development practice. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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  • Peter T. Robbins, 2007. "The reflexive engineer: perceptions of integrated development," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 19(1), pages 99-110.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jintdv:v:19:y:2007:i:1:p:99-110
    DOI: 10.1002/jid.1351
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    1. Emilien Jacob, 2023. "Quelle place pour la réflexivité dans l’apprentissage de la gestion de projet ? Étude du cas de la formation des ingénieurs généralistes," Post-Print hal-04424326, HAL.
    2. Rhian A. Salmon & Rebecca K. Priestley & Joanna Goven, 2017. "The reflexive scientist: an approach to transforming public engagement," Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, Springer;Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences, vol. 7(1), pages 53-68, March.

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