McGinn, Robert E.,  1941- <br/><br/>
Science, technology, and society / 
Robert E. McGinn. 
 - Englewood Cliffs, N.J. :  Prentice Hall,  c1991. 
 - xvii, 302 p. ;  23 cm. 
 - Prentice-Hall foundations of modern sociology series .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-292) and index. 
<br/><br/>Why study science and technology in society? -- Science and technology : their natures and relationship -- Contemporary science and technology : some important characteristics -- Contexts of science and technology -- Theories of science and technology in society -- Social institutions -- Social groups -- World views and human values -- Ethics -- The character of everyday life -- The fine arts -- International relations -- Influence agents, types, and effects -- Social control of science and technology -- Science, technology, and the future : new mentalities, new practices -- The current state of the STS field :  a brief overview. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0137947364 (pbk.) 9780137947362 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>90038403  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Science--Social aspects.<br/>Technology--Social aspects.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>Q 175.5  / M478s 1991