This book questions whether technologies are the rational, tangible, scientific, forward-thinking, neutral objects they are so often perceived to be, exploring instead how powerful, mythic ideas about technologies drive our social understanding and our expectations of them. Against a rising tide of information, we encounter significant technological, scientific, and medical advances which promise to create an educated, humane, and equal world. This book explores that promise, deconstructing technologies to conclude that though they do afford us significant and empowering advances, they remain...

"Because of You" is a revealing venture in haiku, with tanka, cinquaine, and lantern added for good measure. all four styles of poetry are considered to have originated in japan, and all adhere to brevity, tight structure, and lend themselves to thoughtful reflection. however, in this collection of poetry, the haiku, based on the buddhist philosophy of brevity and simplicity is the predominant voice. as you read the this collection of haiku that touches, dives into, and sometimes, unearths the emotional drama and subtleties of relationships, allow yourself the freedom to feel, imagine and...

Over the last 250 years, the global capitalist system has been responsible for rapid economic growth and technological change. The consequent increase in production of an ever-changing and expanding range of products and services has lifted hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and deprivation.
This book suggests, however, that the primary purpose of current production and distribution is not to satisfy human needs but to create profit for the owners of capital that in turn has devastating consequences for the environment and for vulnerable people.
Multidisciplinary in...