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Technology and Society: Building our Sociotechnical Future (Inside Technology),New
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An anthology of writings by thinkers ranging from Freeman Dyson to Bruno Latour that focuses on the interconnections of technology, society, and values and how these may affect the future.Technological change does not happen in a vacuum; decisions about which technologies to develop, fund, market, and use engage ideas about values as well as calculations of costs and benefits. This anthology focuses on the interconnections of technology, society, and values. It offers writings by authorities as varied as Freeman Dyson, Laurence Lessig, Bruno Latour, and Judy Wajcman that will introduce readers to recent thinking about technology and provide them with conceptual tools, a theoretical framework, and knowledge to help understand how technology shapes society and how society shapes technology. It offers readers a new perspective on such current issues as globalization, the balance between security and privacy, environmental justice, and poverty in the developing world. The careful ordering of the selections and the editors' introductions give Technology and Society a coherence and flow that is unusual in anthologies. The book is suitable for use in undergraduate courses in STS and other disciplines. The selections begin with predictions of the future that range from forecasts of technological utopia to cautionary tales. These are followed by writings that explore the complexity of sociotechnical systems, presenting a picture of how technology and society work in step, shaping and being shaped by one another. Finally, the book goes back to considerations of the future, discussing twentyfirstcentury challenges that include nanotechnology, the role of citizens in technological decisions, and the technologies of human enhancement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Technology and Society: Building our Sociotechnical Future'? A: The book focuses on the interconnections between technology, society, and values, exploring how these relationships influence future technological developments and societal changes.
- Q: Who are some of the authors featured in this anthology? A: The anthology includes writings from notable thinkers such as Freeman Dyson, Bruno Latour, Laurence Lessig, and Judy Wajcman.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book addresses a range of topics including globalization, security versus privacy, environmental justice, and the implications of technological advancements in developing countries.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'Technology and Society' is suitable for use in undergraduate courses in Science and Technology Studies (STS) and other related disciplines.
- Q: What is the format and condition of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 648 pages.
- Q: When was 'Technology and Society' published? A: The book was published on October 17, 2008.
- Q: What is the significance of the selected writings in the anthology? A: The selected writings provide conceptual tools and a theoretical framework to help readers understand the complex interactions between technology and society.
- Q: Does the book provide insights on future technological challenges? A: Yes, the book discusses twenty-first-century challenges such as nanotechnology, the role of citizens in technological decisions, and human enhancement technologies.
- Q: How does the anthology ensure coherence and flow? A: The careful ordering of selections and the editors' introductions contribute to the anthology's coherence, making it easier for readers to follow the overarching themes.