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9780521587358

Science, Technology and Society: An Introduction

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  • ISBN13:

    9780521587358

  • ISBN10:

    0521587352

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1998-03-28
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press

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Summary

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the human, social and economic aspects of science and technology. It examines a broad range of issues from a variety of perspectives, using examples and experiences from around the world. The authors present complex issues, including the responsibilities of scientists, ethical dilemmas and controversies, the Industrial Revolution, economic issues, public policy, and science and technology in developing countries. The book ends with a thoughtful and provocative look toward the future. It features extensive guides to further reading, as well as a useful section on information searching skills. This book will provoke, engage, inform and stimulate thoughtful discussion about culture, society and science. Broad and interdisciplinary, it will be of considerable value to both students and teachers.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
vii(1)
List of Tables
viii(1)
List of Contributors ix(2)
Preface xi
Part One Scientific and Technological Communities 3(108)
1 Introduction
3(12)
MARTIN BRIDGSTOCK
DAVID BURCH
JOHN FORGE
JOHN LAURENT
IAN LOWE
2 The Scientific Community
15(25)
MARTIN BRIDGSTOCK
3 Responsibility and the Scientist
40(16)
JOHN FORGE
4 The Rights and Wrongs of Science
56(27)
MARTIN BRIDGSTOCK
5 Controversies Regarding Science and Technology
83(28)
MARTIN BRIDGSTOCK
Part Two Scientists and Technologists in the Wider Society 111(146)
6 The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain
111(21)
JOHN FORGE
7 Science, Technology and the Economy
132(27)
JOHN LAURENT
8 Science, Technology and Economic Theory
159(22)
MARTIN BRIDGSTOCK
DAVID BURCH
9 Science, Technology and Public Policy
181(25)
IAN LOWE
10 Science, Technology and the Less-developed Countries
206(26)
DAVID BURCH
11 Science, Technology and the Future
232(25)
IAN LOWE
Appendix 1 Surviving in the Information Jungle 257(6)
Appendix 2 Referencing 263(5)
Index 268

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