Cutcliffe, Stephen H.,

Ideas, machines, and values : an introduction to science, technology, and society studies / S tephen H. Cutcliffe. - xii, 179 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-171) and index.

Preface and Acknowledgments -- The Historical Emergence of STS as an Academic Field -- Societal Contextualization in the Philosophy, Sociology, and History of Science and Technology -- Interdisciplinarity and the Current State of STS -- STS Programs, Institutions, and Journals -- Why Do STS, or Where Do We Go from Here? -- Conclusion -- Bibliographic Essay -- Selected Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5.

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Science--Social aspects
Science--Philosophy.
Technology--Social aspects.
Technology--Philosophy

Q175.5. / C88 2000

303.483