Society and technological change /

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Author / Creator:Volti, Rudi
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:New York : St. Martin's Press, c1992.
Description:xiv, 290 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
Subject:Technology -- Social aspects
Technological innovations -- Social aspects
Technological innovations -- Social aspects.
Technology -- Social aspects.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1347280
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Other title:Society & technological change.
ISBN:0312056648
Notes:Cover and spine title: Society & technological change.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-281) and index.
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Summary:This is a fully-revised and updated edition. It has a non-technical narrative text that describes and analyzes the causes and consequences of technological advance. The book uses timely, internationally-focused examples to illustrate the social, political, economic and cultural dimensions of technology. It focuses on three social phenomena in particular - work, communications and warfare - to help readers understand the forces that produce technological change and the consequences that result.
Item Description:Cover and spine title: Society & technological change.
Physical Description:xiv, 290 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-281) and index.
ISBN:0312056648