Finely-focused on the technology-society connection, this unique book presents the methods and theories available for exploring the effects of technology on our lives—past, present, and future. A three part organization presents chapters under three main headings that look at: The Nature of Technology: Foundations, Methods of Study, and then a Conclusion. Chapter topics include Creativity and Innovation: The Critical Link; Economics and Cultural Impetus; An Idea Whose Time Has Come; The Cause and Effect of Technology and Society; Modeling, Simulations, and Gaming; Systems Behavior: The Universal Laws; Diversity, Randomness, and Systemic Integrity; Catastrophe Theory: The Plague of Technological Complexity; and The Systemic Models. A primer that gives investigators the necessary intellectual tools to begin their own research into the field.

Social Issues in Technology: A Format for Investigation (4th Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Alcorn, Paul A.

Social Sciences

Pearson

For courses in Plant and Facilities planning. This is an introductory text, designed to serve a twofold purpose. First, it provides an excellent overview of the content of facilities planning. Offering the student an opportunity to get a general grounding in the field through readings, detailed examples, and a case study designed to offer the practical experience of going through the planning process. Additionally, it functions as a handbook for those embarking on the facilities planning and design process for the first time. It presents a logical progression of steps from conception to the facility idea to execution of the rough-cut sketches that would be given to construction firms for use in developing the facility.

A Guide to Facilities Planning

Engineering & Transportation

James, Robert W.

Engineering

Pearson College Div

For courses in Plant and Facilities planning.This is an introductory text, designed to serve a twofold purpose. First, it provides an excellent overview of the content of facilities planning. Offering the student an opportunity to get a general grounding in the field through readings, detailed examples, and a case study designed to offer the practical experience of going through the planning process. Additionally, it functions as a handbook for those embarking on the facilities planning and design process for the first time. It presents a logical progression of steps from conception to the facility idea to execution of the rough-cut sketches that would be given to construction firms for use in developing the facility.

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

PRENTICE/HALL

New edition of a systematic analysis of past, present and future technological innovations and their relation to significant social issues. It discusses three tools useful for investigating the relationship of technology to society and for predicting cultural trends based on such investigations: the general categorical model, noting specific areas of interaction between society and technology; the PERSIA concept, based on a scheme for studying historical models; and the anthropological model, which relies on the same basic divisions as anthropology uses for studying cultures. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Social Issues in Technology: A Format for Investigation

Science & Math

Technology

More a handbook for living a successful life, rather than a philosophy book, this volume helps readers develop the ability to easily discern the relationship between ethics and technology and to operate ethically and effectively in a technological world. Systematic and pragmatic in approach--and intuitively understandable--it gives practical guidelines and provides a basis for personal change. A variety of exercises allows students to immediately apply principles to real-world events. Definition: The Nature of Ethics. The Relationship between Ethics and Technology. Why Be Ethical? Technology and the Self State. Paradigms and Piffle. Technology, Paradigms, and Limitations. Modern Behavioral Theorists. The Dynamic Systems Model. The Systematic Nature of Technology. Paradox, Awareness, and Becoming Adept. Barriers to Ethical Behavior. Roots of Technological Ethics. The Nature of Ethical Humanity. Religion as a Reflection of Ethical Thought. Where Are We Now? For anyone interested in the relationship between ethics and technology.

Practical Ethics for a Technological World

Philosophy

For courses covering Social Issues in Technology, Technology and Culture, Technological Anthropology, Technology and Ethics, or History of Technology, in technology, humanities, or social science departments.Finely-focused on the technology-society connection, this unique text presents the methods and theories available for exploring the effects of technology on our lives-past, present, and future. It is designed as a primer to give investigators and students the necessary intellectual tools to begin their own research into the field.

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Social Issues in Technology: A Format for Investigation (4th Edition)

A Guide to Facilities Planning

A Guide to Facilities Planning

Social Issues in Technology: A Format for Investigation

Practical Ethics for a Technological World

Social Issues in Technology: A Format for Investigation