The Labyrinth of Technology - A Preventive Technology and Economic Strategy as a Way Out

Exposing the limitations of conventional approaches to the engineering and regulation of technology, Vanderburg suggests that the solution lies in a preventive strategy that situates technological growth in its human, societal, and biospheric contexts.

About the author

Willem H. Vanderburg has taught preventive engineering, sociology, and environmental studies at the Centre for Technology and Social Development at the University of Toronto.

Summary

Exposing the limitations of conventional approaches to the engineering and regulation of technology, Vanderburg suggests that the solution lies in a preventive strategy that situates technological growth in its human, societal, and biospheric contexts.

Product details

• Authors: Willem Vanderburg, Willem H. Vanderburg
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2000
• EAN: 9780802044310
• ISBN: 978-0-8020-4431-0
• No. of pages: 277
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 235 mm x 40 mm
• Weight: 860 g
• Series: Heritage; HERITAGE
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Labour, economic and industrial sociology