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Science, technology, and society

This systematic survey examines how science and technology relate to modern society. Approaching its subject from both sociological and philosophical angles, the book treats the topic as a whole, asking how technical knowledge shapes social life and how social forces, in turn, direct scientific and technological change.

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It is written for readers who want to understand these connections, and it offers a broad and connected view of the field.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 302 pages

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