Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction - Couverture souple

Dusek, Val

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1405111631 ISBN 13 : 9781405111638

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons, 2006

Synopsis

Ideal for undergraduate students in philosophy and science studies, Philosophy of Technology offers an engaging and comprehensive overview of a subject vital to our time.

• An up-to-date, accessible overview of the philosophy of technology, defining technology and its characteristics.
  
• Explores the issues that arise as technology becomes an integral part of our society.
  
• In addition to traditional topics in science and technology studies, the volume offers discussion of technocracy, the romantic rebellion against technology.
  
• Complements The Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition: An Anthology, edited by Robert C. Scharff and Val Dusek (Blackwell, 2003).

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Val Dusek is Professor of Philosophy at the University of New Hampshire. His recent publications include Holistic Inspirations of Physics: An Underground History of Electromagnetic Theory (1999) and Philosophy of Technology - The Technological Condition: An Anthology (co-edited with Robert C. Scharff, Blackwell 2003).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1405111631
• ISBN 13: 9781405111638
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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