Designed for use in standard 15-week undergraduate Science, Technology, and Society courses, this reader develops a framework for analyzing the social, environmental, and ethical implications of contemporary science and technology through the presentation of a variety of views and treatments. The editors (both of The College of New Jersey) present 32 chapters that begin with historical, social, and philosophical perspectives on technological society. A second section examines issues arising from contemporary uses of technology in papers dealing with globalization, economics, and human rights; computers, robotics, and information technology; biotechnology and genetic engineering; and population, energy, and the environment. The readings seem to have been selected for their accessibility to a general audience. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less