ISBN:
0511003196
,
9780511003196
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xi, 163 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
DDC:
303.48/3
Keywords:
Geschichte 1986-1995
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SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects
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Technology / Social aspects
;
Sociale aspecten
;
Technische ontwikkeling
;
Risicoanalyse
;
Milieufactoren
;
Economische invloeden
;
Gesellschaft
;
Technology Case studies Social aspects
;
Technologie
;
Katastrophe
;
Wirtschaftswissenschaften
;
Krieg
;
Risiko
;
Technischer Fortschritt
;
Gesellschaft
;
Techniksoziologie
;
Fallstudiensammlung
;
Technischer Fortschritt
;
Katastrophe
;
Risiko
;
Geschichte 1986-1995
;
Gesellschaft
;
Techniksoziologie
;
Technologie
;
Krieg
;
Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-158) and index
,
Through a series of case studies, the authors demonstrate that the imperfections in technology are related to the uncertainties in science
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Introduction: the technological golem -- 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 sheepfarmers -- ACTing UP: AIDS cures and lay expertise -- Conclusion: the golem goes to work
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