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Val Dusek - Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction - 9781405111621 - V9781405111621
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Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction

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Description for Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction Hardcover. Ideal for undergraduate students in philosophy and science studies, Philosophy of Technology offers an engaging and comprehensive overview of a subject vital to our time. * An up-to-date, accessible overview of the philosophy of technology, defining technology and its characteristics. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; TB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 516.
Ideal for undergraduate students in philosophy and science studies, Philosophy of Technology offers an engaging and comprehensive overview of a subject vital to our time.

  • An up-to-date, accessible overview of the philosophy of technology, defining technology and its characteristics.
  • Explores the issues that arise as technology becomes an integral part of our society.
  • In addition to traditional topics in science and technology studies, the volume offers discussion of technocracy, the romantic rebellion against technology.
  • Complements The Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition: An Anthology, edited by Robert C. Scharff and Val Dusek (Blackwell, 2003).
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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
252
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United States
ISBN
9781405111621
SKU
V9781405111621
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50

About Val Dusek
Val Dusek is Professor of Philosophy at the University of New Hampshire. His recent publications include Holistic Inspirations of Physics: An Underground History of Electromagnetic Theory (1999) and Philosophy of Technology – The Technological Condition: An Anthology (co-edited with Robert C. Scharff, Blackwell 2003).

Reviews for Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction
“Dusek’s range of expertise is impressive, and his generous conception of what topics a philosophy of technology should consider is timely. In this field where there is not yet a ‘mainstream’ viewpoint, too few writers appreciate the importance of such wide coverage. Fewer still are knowledgeable enough to speak in all of these areas out of their own understanding. Val ... Read more

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