Science, Technology and Society - An Introduction

Zusammenfassung Provides a comprehensive introduction to the human! social and economic aspects of science and technology. It is broad! interdisciplinary and international! with a focus on Australia. The authors present complex issues in an accessible and engaging form. Invaluable for both students and teachers. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. The scientific community Martin Bridgstock; 3. Responsibility and the scientist John Forge; 4. The rights and wrongs of science Martin Bridgstock; 5. Controversies regarding science and technology Martin Bridgstock; 6. The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain John Forge; 7. Science, technology and the economy John Laurent; 8. Science, technology and economics Martin Bridgstock and David Burch; 9. Science, technology and public policy Ian Lowe; 10. Science and technology in developing countries David Burch; 11. Science, technology and the future Ian Lowe.

Product details

• Authors: Martin Bridgstock, Martin Burch Bridgstock, Bridgstock Martin, David Burch, John Forge, Forge John, John Laurent, Laurent John, Ian Lowe
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.03.1998
• EAN: 9780521583206
• ISBN: 978-0-521-58320-6
• No. of pages: 292
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Social structure research; Biography: historical, political & military, Australia, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Impact of science and technology on society, Social and ethical issues