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The Impact of Science on Society

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Description for The Impact of Science on Society Paperback. Previously published: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1953. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: PDR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 131 x 199 x 16. Weight in Grams: 152.

Many of the revolutionary effects of science and technology are obvious enough. Bertrand Russell saw in the 1950s that there are also many negative aspects of scientific innovation. Insightful and controversial in equal measure, Russell argues that science offers the world greater well-being than it has ever known, on the condition that prosperity is dispersed; power is diffused by means of a single, world government; birth rates do not become too high; and war is abolished. Russell acknowledges that is a tall order, but remains essentially optimistic. He imagines mankind in a 'race between human skill as to means and ... Read more

This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Preface by Tim Sluckin.

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Product Details

Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Routledge Classics
Condition
New
Weight
151g
Number of Pages
104
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138641150
SKU
V9781138641150
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About Bertrand Russell
Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970) is regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century and a celebrated writer and commentator on social and political affairs.

Reviews for The Impact of Science on Society
‘A joy to read' – The Daily Telegraph 'A most beautifully written study which shows Russell at the height of his powers.' – Liverpool Daily Post

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