Social Issues in Science and Technology: An Encyclopedia
| AUTHOR | Newton, David E. |
| PUBLISHER | ABC-CLIO (12/06/1999) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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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.
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ISBN-13:
9780874369205
ISBN-10:
0874369207
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
314
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
7.31 x 1.17 x 10.29 inches
Weight:
1.80 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Dust Cover
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects
Science | Social Aspects
Dewey Decimal:
303.483
Library of Congress Control Number:
99030274
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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.
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Author:
Newton, David E.
David E. Newton is formerly a high school teacher of mathematics and science in Grand Rapids, MI, professor of chemistry and physics at Salem State College, Salem, MA, and adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, San Francisco.
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