Science, Technology, and Society: An Encyclopedia

by Sal Restivo (Editor)

Emphasizing an interdisciplinary and international coverage of the functions and effects of science and technology in society and culture, Science, Technology, and Society contains over 130 A to Z signed articles written by major scholars and experts from academic and scientific institutions and institutes worldwide. Each article is accompanied by a selected bibliography. Other features include extensive cross referencing throughout, a directory of contributors, and an extensive topical index.

728 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jon Wlasiuk · Rating 2 out of 5]

The entries, while containing valuable overviews of topics, are overwrought and will only find use among graduate students and scholars.