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  • 1
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
    ISBN: 051106523X , 9780511065231 , 9780511541353 , 051154135X
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (xi, 163 p.) , ill.
    Edition: Online-Ausg.
    Series Statement: Canto
    Parallel Title: Print version Golem at large
    DDC: 303.483
    Keywords: Technology History ; Technology Social aspects ; Technology History ; Technology Social aspects ; Technology Social aspects ; Technology History ; SCIENCE ; Philosophy & Social Aspects ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Social Aspects ; Technology ; Technology ; Social aspects ; History ; Electronic books History
    Abstract: A clean kill? : the role of Patriot in the Gulf War -- The naked launch : assigning blame for the Challenger explosion -- Crash! : nuclear fuel flasks and anti-misting kerosene on trial -- The world according to gold : disputes about the origins of oil -- Tidings of comfort and joy : seven wise men and the science of economics -- The science of the lambs : Chernobyl and the Cumbrian sheep farmers -- ACTing up : AIDS cures and lay expertise -- Conclusion : the golem goes to work
    Description / Table of Contents: A clean kill? : the role of Patriot in the Gulf WarThe naked launch : assigning blame for the Challenger explosion -- Crash! : nuclear fuel flasks and anti-misting kerosene on trial -- The world according to gold : disputes about the origins of oil -- Tidings of comfort and joy : seven wise men and the science of economics -- The science of the lambs : Chernobyl and the Cumbrian sheep farmers -- ACTing up : AIDS cures and lay expertise -- Conclusion : the golem goes to work.
    Note: Originally published: 1998. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record , Originally published: 1998
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  • 2
    ISBN: 3-8270-0335-0
    Language: German
    Pages: 228 S. : Ill. : 22 cm.
    Uniform Title: 〈〈The〉〉 Golem at large
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    Keywords: Technologie. ; Geschichte. ; Techniksoziologie. ; Aufsatzsammlung ; Technologie ; Geschichte ; Techniksoziologie
    Note: Literaturverz. S. 221-224
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  • 3
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    Cambridge : Cambridge University Press | Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest
    ISBN: 9781139148078
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 Online-Ressource (177 pages)
    Series Statement: Canto
    DDC: 303.483
    Abstract: The authors demonstrate that the imperfections in technology are related to the uncertainties in science described in the first volume.
    Note: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources
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  • 4
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    Chicago : University of Chicago Press
    ISBN: 9780226467245 , 0226467244
    Language: English
    Pages: Online Ressource (xi, 329 p.)
    Edition: Online-Ausg.
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als One culture?
    DDC: 303.483
    Keywords: Science Social aspects ; Science Philosophy ; Sciences Aspect social ; Politique scientifique et technique ; Sciences Philosophie ; Science and state ; Science Philosophy ; Science Social aspects ; Science ; SCIENCE ; Philosophy & Social Aspects ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Social Aspects ; Science and state ; Science ; Philosophy ; Science ; Social aspects ; Naturwissenschaften ; Philosophie ; Wetenschapsbeoefening ; Geesteswetenschappen ; Natuurwetenschappen ; Wetenschapsfilosofie ; Physik ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: So far the "Science Wars" have generated far more heat than light. Combatants from one or the other of what C.P. Snow famously called "the two cultures" (science versus the arts and humanities) have launched bitter attacks but have seldom engaged in constructive dialogue about the central issues. In The One Culture?, Jay A. Labinger and Harry Collins have gathered together some of the world's foremost scientists and sociologists of science to exchange opinions and ideas rather than insults. The contributors find surprising areas of broad agreement in a genuine conversation
    Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-315) and index. - Description based on print version record
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    Online Resource
    Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
    ISBN: 9780521012706 , 9781139148078
    Language: English
    Pages: Online-Ressource (177 p.)
    Series Statement: Canto
    Parallel Title: Print version The Golem at Large : What You Should Know about Technology
    DDC: 303.483
    Keywords: Social aspects ; Social aspects ; Electronic books ; Electronic books
    Abstract: In this follow up to their earlier book, The Golem: What You Should Know About Science, the authors now consider the Golem of technology. Using the same successful format, in a series of case studies they demonstrate that the imperfections in technology are related to the uncertainties in sciences
    Description / Table of Contents: Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface and acknowledgements; Introduction: the technological golem; 1 A clean kill?: the role of Patriot in the Gulf War; 2 The naked launch: assigning blame for the Challenger explosion; 3 Crash !: nuclear fuel flasks and anti-misting kerosene on trial; 4 The world according to Gold: disputes about the origins of oil; 5 Tidings of comfort and joy: Seven Wise Men and the science of economics; 6 The science of the lambs: Chernobyl and the Cumbrian sheepfarmers; 7 ACTing UP: AIDS cures and lay expertise
    Description / Table of Contents: Conclusion: the golem goes to workReferences and further reading; Index;
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