Impact of science & technology on society
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Impact of science & technology on society
paperback. Editor(s): Penley, Constance; Ross, Andrew. Series: Cultural Politics S. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 400.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- University of Minnesota Press United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780816619320
- ISBN
- 9780816619320
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€ 27.99€ 26.49
€ 27.99
€ 26.49
New Information Technologies in Organizational Processes
. Ed(S): Ngwenyama, Ojelanki; Introna, Lucas ...
Hardback. Discusses the social and organizational issues surrounding the implementation and use of new technologies in organizational processes. This book discusses: Implementation of ERP; Electronic commerce; Intranet implementation; The management of standards; Issues of organizational analysis; Understanding BPR tools; and Collaborative technologies. Editor(s): Ngwenyama, Ojelanki; Introna, Lucas D.; Myers, Michael David; DeGross, Janice. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 311 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 311
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792385783
- ISBN
- 9780792385783
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€ 201.93
€ 201.93
Hardback. This study focuses on the evolution of the Japanese economy and gives an account of the country's attempts to generate the social capacity for technological innovation and absorption. It features case studies written by acknowledged experts, and concludes with a summary of useful lessons. Editor(s): Minami, Ryoshin; Kim, Kwan S.; Maki, Fumio; Seo, Joung-Hae. Series: Studies in the Modern Japanese Economy. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; KCB; KCP; KN; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 32. Weight in Grams: 616.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333620878
- ISBN
- 9780333620878
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€ 195.16
€ 195.16
hardcover. The need for questioning the ways in which technology is used in sports is the subject of this volume. Much of the focus is on the ethical implications of allowing genetic manipulation of human beings and the impact this could have on sport in general. Editor(s): Maih, A.; Eassom, Simon Bruce. Series: Research in Philosophy & Technology. Num Pages: 484 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDR; PSX; TCBG; WSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 162 x 40. Weight in Grams: 851.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780762308804
- ISBN
- 9780762308804
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Condition: New
€ 143.56
€ 143.56
Paperback. McGaw; Joy Parr, Simon Fraser University. Editor(s): Lerner, Nina E.; Oldenziel, Ruth; Mohun, Arwen P. Num Pages: 480 pages, 26, 26 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; JFSJ; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 151 x 227 x 31. Weight in Grams: 646.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 480
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801872594
- ISBN
- 9780801872594
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€ 43.99€ 37.26
€ 43.99
€ 37.26
Paperback. Editor(s): Kim, Kwan S.; Maki, Fumio; Seo, Joung-Hae; Minami, Ryoshin. Series: Studies on the Modern Japanese Economy. Num Pages: 364 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCB; KCD; KCP; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 468.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349237777
- ISBN
- 9781349237777
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€ 195.60
€ 195.60
Paperback. org. Editor(s): Keeling, Kara; Kun, Josh. Series: A Special Issue of American Quarterly. Num Pages: 440 pages, 29, 29 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JFD; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421405711
- ISBN
- 9781421405711
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€ 50.54
€ 50.54
Paperback. Brings together contributions that resemble spotlights thrown on the past twenty-five years of science and technology studies. This title covers a broad range: history of science; science and politics; science and contemporary democracy; science and the public; science and the constitution; and, science and metaphors. Editor(s): Joerges, Bernward; Nowotny, Helga. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 467.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014826
- ISBN
- 9781402014826
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€ 199.66
€ 199.66
Hardback. Brings together contributions that resemble spotlights thrown on the past twenty-five years of science and technology studies. This title covers a broad range: history of science; science and politics; science and contemporary democracy; science and the public; science and the constitution; and, science and metaphors. Editor(s): Joerges, Bernward; Nowotny, Helga. Series: Sociology of the Sciences Yearbook. Num Pages: 323 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JH; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014819
- ISBN
- 9781402014819
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€ 202.26
€ 202.26
Hardback. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Communities and Technologies; C&T 2003 Editor(s): Huysman, Marleen; Wenger, Etienne; Wulf, Volker. Num Pages: 484 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 873.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 484
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402016110
- ISBN
- 9781402016110
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Condition: New
€ 261.42
€ 261.42
Paperback. Editor(s): Hoff, Thomas; Bjorkli, Cato A. Num Pages: 277 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 532.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Tapir Academic Press Norway
- Number of pages
- 277
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788251923415
- ISBN
- 9788251923415
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€ 54.84€ 43.62
€ 54.84
€ 43.62
Hardback. What implications does the Internet hold for human rights? This study describes the development and use of the Internet for human rights and examines its impact across the world upon various sectors of society. It discusses trends in human rights promotion and protection. Editor(s): Hick, Steven; Halpin, Edward F.; Hoskins, Eric. Num Pages: 275 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JPVH; PDR; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 275
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333777336
- ISBN
- 9780333777336
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€ 67.73
€ 67.73
Paperback. Deals with the interaction of aesthetic and technological dimensions within the formation of contemporary society. This book discusses the production of time and space, self and nature, individual and society in the image of technology. Editor(s): Heil, Reinhard; Kaminiski, Andreas; Stippak, Marcus; Unger, Alexander; Ziegler, Marc. Num Pages: 366 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JH; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 224 x 26. Weight in Grams: 458.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Transcript Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783899425185
- ISBN
- 9783899425185
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Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 35.74
€ 49.99
€ 35.74
Economic and Social Issues in Agricultural Biotechnology
. Ed(S): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.;...
hardcover. There are many controversial socioeconomic issues concerned with the development and implementation of agricultural biotechnology. This book presents selected revised and edited papers from the fourth and fifth meetings of the International Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology Research. Editor(s): Evenson, Robert E.; Santamiello, V.; Zilberman, David; Santaniello, V. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KNAC; MZ; PDR; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1179.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780851996189
- ISBN
- 9780851996189
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Condition: New
€ 174.37
€ 174.37
The Oxford Handbook of Affective Computing (Oxford Library of Psycholo...
. Ed(S): Calvo, Rafael A.; D'Mello, Sidney K....
hardcover. Editor(s): Calvo, Rafael A.; D'Mello, Sidney K.; Gratch, Jonathan; Kappas, Arvid. Series: Oxford Library of Psychology. Num Pages: 624 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JMR; PDR; UY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 267 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1334.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Academic United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199942237
- ISBN
- 9780199942237
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Condition: New
€ 291.93
€ 291.93
Hardback. Over the past decade, there has been a huge increase in ordinary people's access to video production technology. These essays explore the theoretical significance of this trend and its impact on society, as well as examining a wide range of case studies, from camcorders and camera phones to YouTube and citizen journalism. Editor(s): Buckingham, David; Willett, Rebekah. Num Pages: 248 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFC; JFD; PDR. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230221864
- ISBN
- 9780230221864
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Condition: New
€ 68.12
€ 68.12
Organizational and Social Perspectives on Information Technology
. Ed(S): Baskerville, Richard; Stage, Jan; De...
Hardback. Intends to denote the transition from past to current to future investigations of the relationships and interactions among four major components: information systems (IS), information technology (IT), organizations, and society. Editor(s): Baskerville, Richard; Stage, Jan; DeGross, Janice. Series: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Num Pages: 542 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJQ; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 945.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 542
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792378365
- ISBN
- 9780792378365
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Condition: New
€ 262.40
€ 262.40
Impact of Science on African Agriculture and Food Security
. Ed(S): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Ba...
hardcover. The need for agricultural research resources in the developing world cannot be underestimated, but the availability of such resources is often poor. This book explores the importance of impact assessment studies in Africa, and assembles evidence to pave the way for investment in agricultural research all over the developing world. Editor(s): Anandajayasekeram, P; Rukani, M.; Babu, Suresh Chandra; Liebenberg, F.; Keswani, C. L. Num Pages: 310 pages. BIC Classification: 1H; GTB; KCM; KCN; PDR; TVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 910.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845932671
- ISBN
- 9781845932671
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Condition: New
€ 249.84
€ 249.84
Hardback. With the spread of information and communication technologies (ICT)s comes the potential for new social and economic equalities. However, as Information, Power, and Politics: Technological and Institutional Mediations demonstrates, these technologies can also act as an impetus for democratizing information and knowledge. Editor(s): Albagli, Sarita; Maciel, Maria Lucia. Series: Critical Media Studies. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: GL; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 20. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739148358
- ISBN
- 9780739148358
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Condition: New
€ 145.39
€ 145.39
Hardback. Social change is due not only to changes in technology and economy, but also to the changing strategies of social scientists. What will this change lead to in the 21st century? What kind of society lies ahead? This work examines the relationships between social sciences and social changes. Editor(s): Aerts, Diederik; Gutwirth, Serge; Smets, Sonja (Free University of Brussels, Belgium); Langenhove, Luk van. Series: Einstein Meets Magritte: An Interdisciplinary Reflection on Science, Nature, Art, Human Action and Society. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792357599
- ISBN
- 9780792357599
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Condition: New
€ 130.15
€ 130.15
Paperback. An anthology of 12 essays that illumine the historic - and evolving - relationships between the poetic and scientific imaginations. Assembling the writings of poets, essayists and thinkers, it highlights the ways in which poets use scientific and mathematical ideas to their artistic advantage. Editor(s): Brown, Kurt. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: DSBH; DSC; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 313.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780820322872
- ISBN
- 9780820322872
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.51
€ 37.51