Impact of science & technology on society
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Impact of science & technology on society
Hardback. Imagine a world where the normal human life span is 150 years, where worn-out vital organs are routinely replaced by spares, where after death you will retain consciousness for eternity in cyberspace, where nanotechnology will enable you to transform a plastic bottle into a filet mignon for you to share with your android spouse. Num Pages: 258 pages. BIC Classification: JFSR1; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 258
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566635684
- ISBN
- 9781566635684
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Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.58
€ 29.99
€ 25.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 260 pages. BIC Classification: PDR; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 133 x 8. Weight in Grams: 178.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Feral House,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781932595314
- ISBN
- 9781932595314
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Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.35
€ 13.99
€ 13.35
Hardback. Why is it that Japan, with few natural resources, has become one of the world's leading economies but not Latin America, which is so rich in natural resources? This anthropological essay questions the Euro-centric notion of modernity and modernization and argues that Latin America has to find its own form of modernity. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220. Weight in Grams: 410.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books, Incorporated United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781571810120
- ISBN
- 9781571810120
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Condition: New
€ 163.91
€ 163.91
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFFS; KCF; KNTT; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 191 x 12. Weight in Grams: 156.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Columbia Global Reports
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780990976325
- ISBN
- 9780990976325
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Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 13.96
€ 14.99
€ 13.96
Paperback. From Jules Verne to the Jetsons, from a 500-passenger flying wing to an anti-aircraft flying buzz-saw, the vision of the future as seen through the eyes of the past demonstrates the play of the American imagination on the canvas of the future. Num Pages: 176 pages, 166, 166 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFCX; PDR; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 252 x 10. Weight in Grams: 488.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801853999
- ISBN
- 9780801853999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.19
€ 48.19
Hardback. How does everyday life change when electricity becomes available to a group of people for the first time? Why do some groups tend to embrace this icon of development while other groups actively fight against it? This book examines the effects of electricity's arrival in an African, rural community. Num Pages: 16 ills. BIC Classification: 1HFG; JHM; PDR. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845454951
- ISBN
- 9781845454951
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 164.40
€ 164.40
hardcover. Chiefly papers presented at a conference held at the Kulturwissenschaftliches Institut in Essen, Germany, in April 2003. Editor(s): Nowotny, Helga. Series: Making Sense of History. Num Pages: index. BIC Classification: JFC; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 481.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781845451165
- ISBN
- 9781845451165
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Condition: New
€ 163.99
€ 163.99
Hardback. To find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com. Num Pages: 214 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; TV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 23. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780882295411
- ISBN
- 9780882295411
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.32
€ 88.32
Paperback. Offers reflections on the question of cosmic purpose. This book deals with cosmic purpose from an interreligious and interdisciplinary perspective. It examines such perplexing issues as the possible existence of multiple universes and the implications of seemingly purposive features in life. Editor(s): Haught, John F. Num Pages: 156 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 270.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 156
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878408658
- ISBN
- 9780878408658
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Condition: New
€ 74.49
€ 74.49
Paperback. Explains how DNA works, what the Human Genome Project is, what these genetic technologies are and what they promise, and how they could disrupt our democratic society. This book is of interest to those who wish to learn more about the Human Genome Project and the genetic revolution that it may create. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDR; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 249.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Georgetown University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780878406784
- ISBN
- 9780878406784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.56
€ 74.56
Hardback. Technology continues to transform the world with a process that seems to be constantly accelerating. The main thrust of the essays in this collection is to underscore the vast enrichment given to a study of the "new" technologies when approached from a broad cultural standpoint. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; PDR; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 0 x 0. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780838755518
- ISBN
- 9780838755518
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.02
€ 117.02
Hardback. Num Pages: 214 pages. BIC Classification: HPC; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 0 x 0. Weight in Grams: 505.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Associated University Presses United States
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780838638668
- ISBN
- 9780838638668
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Condition: New
€ 117.59
€ 117.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: AC; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 322.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1988
- Publisher
- University Press of America United States
- Number of pages
- 212
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780819166784
- ISBN
- 9780819166784
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Condition: New
€ 67.77
€ 67.77
hardcover. This title treats the polysemy of science fiction film. It examines the science fiction genre and analyzes the nature of science and its representation in western culture, especially in the 50s when the film medium assumes significance for the genre. Num Pages: 264 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; APF; JFC; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780810840232
- ISBN
- 9780810840232
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Condition: New
€ 141.46
€ 141.46
Hardback. Rethinking Science, Technology, and Social Change challenges prevailing notions that science and technology are socially shaped or constructed. The text puts forth a case for technological determinism, based on a realist and pragmatist account of science and technology, informed by historical comparisons. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1 table, 3 figures. BIC Classification: JFC; JH; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 585. Weight in Grams: 508.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804755887
- ISBN
- 9780804755887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 82.44
€ 82.44
Hardback. Argues that we are caught in a collective illusion about the nature of modern technology that prevents us from imagining solutions to our economic and environmental crises other than technocratic fixes. Series: Globalization and the Environment. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 567.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- AltaMira Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780759100664
- ISBN
- 9780759100664
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Condition: New
€ 159.67
€ 159.67
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 168 x 18. Weight in Grams: 413.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742539372
- ISBN
- 9780742539372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.06
€ 66.06
Paperback. This work looks at trends in small-town politics, tracking the infiltration of sophisticated communications technology, the use of political consultants, and the increase in fundraising and campaign expenditures. Series: Campaigning American Style. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPHF; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 147 x 11. Weight in Grams: 231.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742517660
- ISBN
- 9780742517660
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.40
€ 61.40
hardcover. University science is now entangled with entrepreneurship, and researchers with a commercial interest are caught in an ethical quandary. Science in the Private Interest investigates the trends and effects of modern, commercialized academic science. Num Pages: 272 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JFF; PDK; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- American First
- SKU
- V9780742514799
- ISBN
- 9780742514799
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 76.87
€ 76.87
Hardback. In this text, Stanley Aronowitz argues for the decline of "the job" as the backbone of American society. New economic and global technological changes have enabled an emerging culture of cynicism between workers and their employers that threatens social stability and well-being. Series: Critical Perspectives Series: A Book Series Dedicated to Paulo Freire. Num Pages: 288 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFS; JHBL; JNA; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742509757
- ISBN
- 9780742509757
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 29.66
€ 33.99
€ 29.66
Hardback. This text is intended as an introductory overview of the emergence of Science, Technology and Society Studies (STS) as a field of study, as well as a summary of interests and concerns. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: JF; PDR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 367.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742500662
- ISBN
- 9780742500662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.39
€ 173.39
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.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739148358
- ISBN
- 9780739148358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 145.39
€ 145.39
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; PDR; PHFB; TBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 685.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691653266
- ISBN
- 9780691653266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 239.48
€ 239.48
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 340 pages, 23 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JH; JFCX; PDR; PDX; TBY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 799.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691634258
- ISBN
- 9780691634258
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 221.52
€ 221.52