| Technology and Values Contributor(s): Shrader-Frechette, Kristin (Editor), Westra, Laura (Editor), Cohen, Danny M. (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0847686310 ISBN-13: 9780847686315 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $70.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1997 Annotation: Technology and Values provides a highly useful collection of essays organized around issues related to science, technology, public health, economics, the environment, and ethical theory. The editors present effective introductions that provide background information as well as philosophical tools and case studies to facilitate understanding of the variety of issues emanating from the most significant developments in technology. Visit our website for sample chapters! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern - Technology & Engineering - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 601 |
| LCCN: 97-13505 |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.01" W x 8.96" (1.42 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Examining issues surrounding developments in technology, the contributors consider topics such as the effects on privacy of the widespread use of computers to store and retrieve personal information, and the ethics of genetic engineering. |