The Chartered Surveyors. The growth of a profession

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Scholarly commissioned account dealing with the history and growth of the surveying profession from its beginnings in 16th century, and of the Institution. Focuses on factors which shaped the profession. Early on deals with the interaction of economic developments and surveying techniques in the formation of professional groups such as land agents, valuers, building surveyors and quantity surveyors. Latterly deals with the Institution re qualifying examinations, professional education, professional ethics, internal organisation and relationships with the public. Chapters include: The sixteenth century surveyor; Surveyors and the land, 1600-1800; Surveying and the early Industrial Revolution; Origins of quantity surveying; Rise of professional valuers; Surveyors in the railway age; Foundation of the Institution of Surveying; The institution and professionalisation; Growth of qualifying examinations; Education of surveyors; Development of local self government; Home Rule and imperialism; Specialisation and professional unity; The Institution and the public. Numerous appendices