Social Issues in Science and Technology: An Encyclopedia

By David E. Newton

A thought-provoking compendium exploring differing views, possible social impacts, and government policy decisions involving the impact of science and technology on human life.

Social Issues in Science and Technology explores the controversies involving the impact of science and technology on human life. Each entry provides the basic scientific background needed to understand the issue involved and its social, political, and economic implications. The coverage presents an unbiased summary of differing views, possible social impacts, and government policy decisions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874369207
• ISBN13: 9780874369205
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

A finely balanced, comprehensive presentation.

This encyclopedia of social issues raised by advances in science explore numerous areas where new safety or ethical dilemmas have been raised; from criminal behavior and genes to animal rights, genetic implications of genetic research, and the economic instability of nuclear plants in this country. From alternative therapies to drug enforcement, euthanasia and global warming, Social Issues in Science & Technology provides a fine balance of discussion on economic, political, scientific and social levels.