ISBN:
033521326X
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0335213278
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9780335213269
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9780335213276
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9780335224197
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (viii, 159 p)
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23 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Issues in cultural and media studies
Parallel Title:
Print version Science, Technology and Culture
DDC:
303.483
Keywords:
Technology Social aspects
;
Science Social aspects
Abstract:
This book introduces students to cultural studies of science and technology. It equips students with an understanding of science and technology as aspects of culture, and an appreciation of the importance of thinking about science and technology from a cultural studies perspective. Individual chapters focus on topics including popular representations of science and scientists, the place of science and technology in everyday life, and the contests over amateur, fringe and pseudo-science. Each chapter includes case studies ranging from the MMR vaccine to UFOs, and from nuclear war to microwave o
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Issues; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Chapter 01; Chapter 02; Chapter 03; Chapter 04; Chapter 05; Chapter 06; Chapter 07; Glossary of Key Terms; References; Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [137]-150) and index
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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