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.

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• Autori: Martin Bridgstock, Martin Burch Bridgstock, Bridgstock Martin, David Burch, John Forge, Forge John, John Laurent, Laurent John, Ian Lowe
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 28.03.1998
• EAN: 9780521587358
• ISBN: 978-0-521-58735-8
• Pagine: 292
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Analisi delle strutture sociali; Biography: historical, political & military, Australia, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Impact of science and technology on society, Social and ethical issues