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Impact of technology on society : a documentation of current research /

This book consists of an inventory of research projects on the impact of technology on society. Research in this field is of growing importance as the flood of technological innovation continues. This survey indicates considerable activity in the areas of microelectronics and information technology,...

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Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology; European Cooperation in Social Science Information and Documentation Organization; European Coordination Centre for Research and Documentation in Social Sciences
Group Author: Schmeikal-Frei, Bettina; Hogeweg-de Haart, H. P; Richter, Werner, 1925
Published: Pergamon Press,
Publisher Address: Oxford [Oxfordshire] ; New York :
Publication Dates: 1983.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Edition: First edition.
Series: Vienna Centre
Subjects:
Technology and civilization > Research > Europe > Bibliography
Technology > Social aspects > Europe > Bibliography
Technologie et civilisation > Recherche > Europe > Biographies
REFERENCE > Bibliographies & Indexes
Technology and civilization > Research
Technologisch aspectenonderzoek
Europe
Technological innovation > Social aspects.
Electronic books
Bibliography
Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780080308470
Summary: This book consists of an inventory of research projects on the impact of technology on society. Research in this field is of growing importance as the flood of technological innovation continues. This survey indicates considerable activity in the areas of microelectronics and information technology, but with a need for more consistency and balance. By building together detailed information on current research, the volume not only increases awareness of what has been done, but also indicates areas needing further research.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xxv, 259 pages).
ISBN: 9781483286266
1483286266
Index Number: Z7164
CLC: T-1
Contents: Front Cover; Impact of technology on Society: A Documentation of Current Research; Copyright Page; PREFACE; Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Introduction; Directions for Users; Register of Projects; Chapter 1. Technology and Society; 1.1 Socio-Economic Aspects; 1.2 Economic and Management Aspects; 1.3 Political and Policy Aspects; Chapter 2. Technology and Work; 2.1 Employment Patterns and Occupational Structure; 2.2 Organization of Work and Qualitative Requirements; 2.2.1 Vocational Training; 2.3 Working Conditions; 2.3.1 Humanization of Work; 2.4 Attitude towards Work.
Chapter 3. Technology and Man3.1 Everyday Life; 3.2 Education; 3.3 Attitudes; Chapter 4. Philosophical and Historical Aspects; 4.1 Philosophical Aspects; 4.2 Historical Aspects; Addendum; Name Index; Subject Index; Institution Index; Appendix; Questionnaire.

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