Science, technology, and society : a sociological approach

"Science, Technology and Society: A Sociological Approach" is a comprehensive guide to the emergent field of science, technology, and society (STS) studies and its implications for today's culture and society. It discusses current STS topics, research tools, and theories. It tackles some of the most urgent issues in current STS studies, including power and culture, race, gender, colonialism, the Internet, cyborgs and robots, and biotechnology. It includes case studies, a glossary, and further reading lists.