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"Engineers face today increasing unemployment and job insecurity, conditions that stem from misguided national priorities. Thousands of engineers feel that their engineering talents are misused in both civilian and military projects, and believe that the constant development of weapons technology spells ultimate disaster for mankind. The Committee for Social Responsibility in Engineering seeks to challenge the present orientation of engineering and to explore ways in which engineering skills can be used to solve the obvious and growing ills of our society. It is essential that we end unemployment and pollution and provide adequate medical care, housing, education, transportation and communication systems for all people. We invite you to explore these matters with us."--From Statement of Purpose, vol. 1, no. 1, page 3.