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Vision Assessment: Shaping Technology in 21st Century Society
. Ed(S): Grin, John; Grunwald, Armin
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Paperback. Editor(s): Grin, John; Grunwald, Armin. Series: Ethics of Science and Technology Assessment. Num Pages: 192 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; K; RN; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 323.
One way to shape technology and its embedding in society in the 21st century is through the visions that guide their development, especially concerning the long-term societal perspective. A critical discussion and assessment of these visions is a prerequisite for influencing the course of development. Technology assessment, therefore, has to provide a methodological repertoire for assessing and constructing visions, taking into account the requirements for long-term orientation as well as the need for public legitimation. This volume draws upon insights from technology assessment, political sciences, epistemology, sociology and ethics. It is to contribute to the recent literature in on "shaping ... Read more
One way to shape technology and its embedding in society in the 21st century is through the visions that guide their development, especially concerning the long-term societal perspective. A critical discussion and assessment of these visions is a prerequisite for influencing the course of development. Technology assessment, therefore, has to provide a methodological repertoire for assessing and constructing visions, taking into account the requirements for long-term orientation as well as the need for public legitimation. This volume draws upon insights from technology assessment, political sciences, epistemology, sociology and ethics. It is to contribute to the recent literature in on "shaping ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Series
Ethics of Science and Technology Assessment
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642640926
SKU
V9783642640926
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