Science, Technology and Society An Introduction

Name: Science, Technology and Society An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780521583206

ISBN-10: 0521583209

ISBN-13: 9780521583206

Edition: 1998

Authors: Martin Bridgstock, David Burch, John Forge, John Laurent, Ian Lowe

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Providing a comprehensive introduction to the human, social, and economic aspects of science and technology, this work examines a broad range of issues from a variety of perspectives, using examples and experiences from Australia and around the world.

Book details

List price: $101.99
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 3/16/1998
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 292
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.83" tall
Weight: 1.320
Language: English

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David Burch is the director of the Starpath School of Navigation and a recipient of the Institute ofNavigation's Superior Achievement Award for outstanding performance as a practicing navigator. He has logged more than 70,000 sea miles including twelve transoceanic races. He is the author of nine books on marine navigation, including Emergency Navigation and Modern Marine Weather.




Introduction



The scientific community




Responsibility and the scientist




The rights and wrongs of science




Controversies regarding science and technology




The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain




Science, technology and the economy




Science, technology and economics




Science, technology and public policy




Science and technology in developing countries




Science, technology and the future