Science, Technology, and Society: New Perspectives and Directions

ISBN-13: 9781316616895 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 374 str.

Todd L. Pittinsky

Opis

This book explores the ways that scientific and technological advances affect society - from politics to family life to ethics - and what we can do about them. It is a valuable aid to graduate students and researchers in the social sciences and to those in science and technology studies.

Recenzje

'In Science, Technology, and Society, editor Pittinsky (Stony Brook Univ.) has brought together a highly complementary set of essays that explore how society shapes-and is shaped by-technological innovation. Contributed chapters address a diverse set of technologies including everything from genetic engineering to innovations by farmers in converting old cars into effective agricultural machinery. One especially interesting chapter focuses on the role of technology in reducing sex differences in society, for example by enabling remote work, which can either ease or heighten demands on women who are primary caregivers for young children, and by enabling online commentators to avoid indicating their sex and escape potential stereotyping by colleagues.' D. P. Genereux, Choice

Spis treści

1. Technically based programs in science, technology, and public policy M. Granger Morgan and Douglas Sicker; 2. Comparative studies of science and technology David Horn; 3. On the origins of models of innovation: process and system approaches Benoît Godin; 4. The third wave of science studies Harry Collins and Robert Evans; 5. Legal regulation of technology: supporting innovation, managing risk, and respecting values Roger Brownsword; 6. The social shaping of technology (SST) Robin Williams; 7. Placing users and nonusers at the heart of technology Nelly Oudshoorn; 8. Scientific community Dean Keith Simonton; 9. Genetic engineering and society Jessica Cavin Barnes, Elizabeth A. Pitts, S. Kathleen Barnhill-Dilling and Jason A. Delborne; 10. Technology enables and reduces sex differences in society Jens Mazei; 11. Technology for society Todd L. Pittinsky.