Technology and Values
Essential Readings
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:9th Apr '09
Should be back in stock very soon
This anthology features essays and book excerpts on technology and values written by preeminent figures in the field from the early 20th century to the present. It offers an in-depth range of readings on important applied issues in technology as well.
- Useful in addressing questions on philosophy, sociology, and theory of technology
- Includes wide-ranging coverage on metaphysics, ethics, and politics, as well as issues relating to gender, biotechnology, everyday artifacts, and architecture
- A good supplemental text for courses on moral or political problems in which contemporary technology is a unit of focus
- An accessible and thought-provoking book for beginning and advanced undergraduates; yet also a helpful resource for graduate students and academics
“Overall, Technology and Values represents an excellent collection of readings, ranging from classical yet ever timely readings on the nature of technology itself, to cutting edge articles on recent technological developments in the applied sphere. Due to its unique broad and comprehensive coverage of the subject matter, coupled with its comprehensive bibliography, this book is an excellent tool for both graduate and undergraduate courses.” (Agric Hum Values, 2011)
"For its size and scope this collection docs a remarkable job of addressing a critical need for greater scholarly and public attention to questions of technology and values in contemporary culture. It is a rich and versatile resource for anyone interested in such questions, and this reviewer hopes that future editions will only improve on its virtues." (Technology and Culture, April 2010)
ISBN: 9781405149013
Dimensions: 246mm x 173mm x 31mm
Weight: 962g
560 pages