McGinn, Robert E. 1941- creator text nju Englewood Cliffs, N.J Prentice Hall c1991 monographic eng

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xvii, 302 p. ; 23 cm. 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. Robert E. McGinn. Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-292) and index. Science Social aspects Technology Social aspects Q 175.5 M478s 1991 0137947364 (pbk.) 9780137947362 (pbk.) 90038403 060907 20230410132726.0 3064