Science, technology, and society / Robert E. McGinn.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey : Prentice-Hall, c1991Description: xvii, 302 pagesISBN:
  • 137947364
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • Q 175.5 .M34 1991
Contents:
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.
Summary: A systematic, integrated exploration of the relationship between science and technology and modern society - from a sociological and philosophical perspective.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation General Education GC Q 175.5 .M34 1991 c.1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000004140
Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation General Education GC Q 175.5 .M34 1991 c.2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.2 Available NULIB000004148
Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation General Education GC Q 175.5 .M34 1991 c.3 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.3 Available NULIB000004149
Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation General Education GC Q 175.5 .M34 1991 c.4 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.4 Available NULIB000004150

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

A systematic, integrated exploration of the relationship between science and technology and modern society - from a sociological and philosophical perspective.

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