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Social Issues in Science and Technology: An Encyclopedia
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.Book Details
- Publisher: ABC-CLIO
- Publish Date: Dec 6th, 1999
- Pages: 314
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 10.29in - 7.31in - 1.17in - 1.80lb
- EAN: 9780874369205
- Categories: • Philosophy & Social Aspects• Social Aspects
About the Author
Newton, David E.: -
David E. Newton is the author of more than 400 textbooks, encyclopedias, workbooks, and other educational materials, primarily in the field of science and math.
Praise for this book
"This is recommended for most college and public libraries for its good survey of a wide variety of issues." --Library Journal
"An ambitious project that has been done very well. It would be an excellent addition to any reference collection." --American Reference Books Annual "For the timeliness and relatively low cost, this is a sure bet for a high school media reference collection. Students in all genres of study will be able to benefit from this book. . . . Recommended." --The Book Report "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." --The Bookwatch