ENGR 392 Study Guide - Final Guide: Technology Assessment, Technology Adoption Life Cycle, Langdon Winner

• School: Concordia University
• Department: Engineering
• Course: ENGR 392
• Professor: Artur De Matos Alves

Document Summary

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