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Technically speaking : why all Americans need to know more about technology / Committee on Technological Literary, National Academy of Engineering, National Research Council ; Greg Pearson and A. Thomas Young, editors. - Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, ©2002. - 1 online resource (xii, 156 pages) : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Mandate for technological literacy -- Benefits of technological literacy -- Context for technological literacy -- Foundation for technological literacy -- Recommendations. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Annotation The report of a two-year study by the Academy's Committee on Technical Literacy to develop a common understanding among relevant communities on what technical literacy is, how important it is to the nation, and how it can be achieved. It is directed to people responsible for technical dimensions of education from kindergarten through graduate and professional programs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).


English.

ISBN: 0309510139 (electronic bk.) 9780309510134 (electronic bk.) 0309082625 9780309082624

LCCN:

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 011728810 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Technology--Study and teaching--United States.
Technology--education
Technologie--Étude et enseignement--États-Unis.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING.
Social Aspects.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING--General.
Technology--Study and teaching.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Electronic book.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: T73 / .T37 2002eb

Dewey Class. No.: 607.1/073