The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released Engineering for Sustainable Human Development. This book explains the important role engineering can have in reducing poverty and its positive impact on community development. The author, Bernard Amadei, suggests engineers need to become more creative in order to understand environments different than those in the developed world. Further, how to deliver projects that perform technically, as well as operate from the proper social, environmental, and economic context, are discussed. A framework for engineers conducting small-scale projects in vulnerable communities, as well as tools used by development agencies is included. Blending tools and concepts from seemingly unrelated fields provide new methods for community development projects. For more information, visit www.asce.org.
