Social Issues in Science and Technology: An Encyclopedia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780874369205)

A thought-provoking compendium exploring differing views, possible social impacts, and government policy decisions involving the impact of science and technology on human life.

Social Issues in Science and Technology explores the controversies involving the impact of science and technology on human life. Each entry provides the basic scientific background needed to understand the issue involved and its social, political, and economic implications. The coverage presents an unbiased summary of differing views, possible social impacts, and government policy decisions.

Author: David E. Newton
ISBN-10: 0874369207
ISBN-13: 9780874369205
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 12/06/1999
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 10.29h x 7.31w x 1.17d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/15/2000 pg. 74
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2000 pg. 608
Booklist 05/01/2000 pg. 1694
School Library Journal 05/01/2000 pg. 90