This anthology contains 25 readings (12 new) on issues of science, technology and society. These readings examine from many perspectives how people think about technology; the relationships between technology and societal change; and the policy issues surrounding the promotion, use and control of technology. The book contains part introductions and headnotes for each essay. Other features include: an exploration of the relationship between society and technology with a focus on public policy, and nontechnical articles avoiding scientific or technological jargon. Albert H. Teich has also written "Science and Technology in the USA".

Technology and the Future

Politics & Social Sciences

Teich, Albert H.

Anthropology

Saint Martin's Press, Incorporated

TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE offers an unsurpassed collection of readings on technology's impact on the individual and society. In this substantial revision, Teich incorporates important new topics, such as the revolutions in genetics and information technology. New selections by significant contemporary thinkers include readings by Langdon Winner, Thomas Hughes, Donald Norman, and Leon Kass.

Social Sciences

Wadsworth Publishing

Science, Technology, And The Issues Of The Eighties

Thornton, Ray

Science & Math

Routledge

Technology influences society, and society influences technology--but how? The newly updated 11th edition of TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE helps you answer that question and others with a diverse collection of articles and essays that examine the controversial technological issues affecting society. Written by technology critics and enthusiasts, the essays take you beyond definitions and descriptions and into the minds of some of the field's most respected thought leaders. Thoroughly covering the philosophical approaches and specific technologies, TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE provides a unique and unparalleled overview of technology today.

Technology

How does techology shape society and how is technology shaped by social trends? TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE is a collection of readings, including articles written by critics of technology as well as by technological enthusiasts. By including both philosophical approaches, as well as discussions of such specific technologies as information technology and biotechnology, this text offers a unique and unparalleled overview of technology today.

Cengage Learning'

TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE offers an unsurpassed collection of readings on how technology shapes society while itself being shaped by social trends. It presents a balanced view, including critics of technology as well as technological enthusiasts. By including both philosophical approaches, as well as discussions of such specific technologies as information technology and biotechnology, this text offers a unique and unparalleled overview of technology today.

Science, Technology, And The Issues Of The Eighties: Policy Outlook

Westview Press

Book by Teich, Albert H., Thornton, Ray

Biotechnology and the Environment: Risk & Regulation

Levin, Morris A.

Amer Assn for the Advancement of

Graduate Education and Career Directions in Science Engineering and Public Policy

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Technology and the Future

Technology and the Future

Science, Technology, And The Issues Of The Eighties

Technology and the Future

Technology and the Future

Technology and the Future

Science, Technology, And The Issues Of The Eighties: Policy Outlook

Science, Technology, And The Issues Of The Eighties: Policy Outlook

Biotechnology and the Environment: Risk & Regulation

Graduate Education and Career Directions in Science Engineering and Public Policy