An award-winning civil engineer and contractor explores the impact advanced technology has on the world and society.

Blaming Technology: The Irrational Search for Scapegoats is Samuel C. Florman's 1981 discussion of the state of technology and engineering in the United States, including the pros and cons, and the public's perceptions and opinions. An optimist at heart, he believes that technological innovation improves lives and defends his profession and achievements from pessimists and critics who are convinced that modern advancements dehumanize people.