Science, Technology, and Society

An Encyclopedia

Edited by Sal Restivo

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.

Science, Technology, and Society

An Encyclopedia

Edited by Sal Restivo

Description

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.

Science, Technology, and Society

An Encyclopedia

Edited by Sal Restivo

Author Information

Sal Restivo is Professor, Department of Science and Technology Studies at Renssalear Polytechnic Institute and President Emeritus of the Society for Social Studies of Science. His previous works include Comparative Studies in Science and Society (ed; 1974); The Social Relations of Physics, Mysticism, and Mathematics: Studies in Social Structure, Interests, and Ideas (1983); The Sociological Worldview (1991); Science, Society, and Values: Toward a Sociology of Objectivity (1994); Degrees of Compromise: Industrial Interests and Academic Values (2001).

Science, Technology, and Society

An Encyclopedia

Edited by Sal Restivo

Reviews and Awards

"Each article is accessible to the general reader and is accompanied by a bibliography of books, articles, and reports. The topical outline of articles will be useful to students looking for a research topic, and the index is well done.... Users wanting background information on current issues will find this resource a good place to start. Recommended for public libraries as well as undergraduate collections."--Library Journal

"Overall, this is an excellent source for readers needing an overview of societal issues raised by science, technology, and medicine.... Recommended."--Choice

"A wonderful, interdisciplinary collection....User-friendly....a remarkable and precious reference book that is essential for any academic library."--Yves Laberge, International Journal of Science Education