Ideas, machines, and values : an introduction to science, technology, and society studies
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Ideas, machines, and values : an introduction to science, technology, and society studies
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2000
- : cloth
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Ideas, Machines, and Values is an introductory overview of the emergence of STS as a field of study, as well as a portrait of its current interests and concerns. The book examines the growth of STS from its birth inthe mid-1960's through its development as an interdisciplinary field to its present state. Also addressed are the questions 'Why should we study STS?' and 'In what direction should STS be headed?' This work is highly recommended for anyone interested in building a solid foundation for Science, Technology, and Society Studies.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Preface and Acknowledgments Chapter 2 The Historical Emergence of STS as an Academic Field Chapter 3 Societal Contextualization in the Philosophy, Sociology, and History of Science and Technology Chapter 4 Interdisciplinarity and the Current State of STS Chapter 5 STS Programs, Institutions, and Journals Chapter 6 Why Do STS, or Where Do We Go from Here? Chapter 7 Conclusion Chapter 8 Bibliographic Essay Chapter 9 Selected Bibliography
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