Ideas, Machines, and Values: An Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Studies

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Rowman & Littlefield, 2000 - Всего страниц: 179
Ideas, Machines, and Values is an introductory overview of the emergence of STS as a field of study, as well as a portrait of its current interests and concerns. The book examines the growth of STS from its birth inthe mid-1960's through its development as an interdisciplinary field to its present state. Also addressed are the questions 'Why should we study STS?' and 'In what direction should STS be headed?' This work is highly recommended for anyone interested in building a solid foundation for Science, Technology, and Society Studies.

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The Historical Emergence of STS as an Academic Field
1
Societal Contextualization in the Philosophy Sociology and History of Science and Technology
16
Philosophy of Science
17
Sociology of Science
20
History of Science
23
History of Technology
26
Sociology of Technology
29
Philosophy of Technology
32
Science and Technology Studies Programs
86
Science Technology and Society
90
General Education and the PrimarySecondary Level
93
Conclusion
99
Why Do STS or Where Do We Go from Here?
108
Crossing over the High ChurchLow Church Aisle
113
STS Activism
119
Education for Enhanced Technoscientific Management and Literacy
124

Interdisciplinarity and the Current State of STS
44
The Turn to Culture
52
Science Wars
61
Conclusion
69
STS Programs Institutions and Journals
79
Science Engineering and Public Policy Programs
82
Conclusion
137
Bibliographic Essay
143
Selected Bibliography
167
Index
172
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Stephen H. Cutcliffe is the director of the Science, Technology, and Society Program at Lehigh University.

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