Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
484
Language
English
Published
Oct 30, 1997
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-10
0847686310
ISBN-13
9780847686315
Description
Technology and Values provides a highly useful collection of essays organized around issues related to science, technology, public health, economics, the environment, and ethical theory. The editors present effective introductions that provide background information as well as philosophical tools and case studies to facilitate understanding of the variety of issues emanating from the most significant developments in technology, including the effects on privacy of the widespread use of computers to store and retrieve personal information and the ethical considerations of genetic engineering.
Genres
Science & Technology
Business & Economics
Health & Wellness