Martin Bridgstock, John Laurent, Ian Lowe

Science, Technology and Society

An Introduction

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 292
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. September 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 478g
• ISBN-13: 9780521587358
• ISBN-10: 0521587352
• Artikelnr.: 21799365

Inhaltsangabe

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.