Science, Technology and Society: An Introduction
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the human, social and economic aspects of science and technology. It is broad and interdisciplinary, using examples from Australia and around the world. The authors present complex issues in an accessible and engaging form. Topics include ethics, responsibility and controversies in science; the relationship of science and technology to economics and public policy; the Industrial Revolution; science and technology in developing countries, and in the future. Invaluable for both students and teachers.