McGinn, Robert E., <br/><br/>
Science, technology, and society / 
Robert E. McGinn. 
 - Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey :  Prentice-Hall,  c1991 
 - xvii, 302 pages ; 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Why study science and technology in society? -- Science and technology : their natures and relationship -- Contemporary science and technology : some important characteristics -- Contexts of science and technology -- Theories of science and technology in society -- Social institutions -- Social groups -- World views and human values -- Ethics -- The character of everyday life -- The fine arts -- International relations -- Influence agents, types, and effects -- Social control of science and technology -- Science, technology, and the future : new mentalities, new practices -- The current state of the STS field : a brief overview. 
<br/><br/> A systematic, integrated exploration of the relationship between science and technology and modern society - from a sociological and philosophical perspective. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>137947364 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>SCIENCE -- SOCIAL ASPECTS
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>Q 175.5 .M34 1991