Science, Technology, and Society: A Sociological Approach

By Sal Restivo, Jennifer Croissant, Wenda K. Bauchspies

Book Overview

Science, Technology and Society: A Sociological Approach is a comprehensive guide to the emergent field of science, technology, and society (STS) studies and its implications for today's culture and society. Discusses current STS topics, research tools, and theories Tackles some of the most urgent issues in current STS studies, including power and culture, race, gender, colonialism, the Internet, cyborgs and robots, and biotechnology Includes case studies, a glossary, and further reading lists

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631232109
• ISBN13: 9780631232100
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.5"