{"product_id":"philosophy-of-technology-an-introduction-paperback-2","title":"Philosophy of Technology: An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVal Dusek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for undergraduate students in philosophy and science studies, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy of Technology\u003c\/i\u003e offers an engaging and comprehensive overview of a subject vital to our time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAn up-to-date, accessible overview of the philosophy of technology, defining technology and its characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the issues that arise as technology becomes an integral part of our society.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn addition to traditional topics in science and technology studies, the volume offers discussion of technocracy, the romantic rebellion against technology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplements \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition: An Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e, edited by Robert C. Scharff and Val Dusek (Blackwell, 2003).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhilosophy of Technology: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e skillfully guides readers through the core philosophical issues raised by technology's increasingly ubiquitous and powerful presence in society and our daily lives. Considering first the question of what technology is, Dusek goes on to address a wide range of concerns, including technocracy, technological rationality, technological determinism, and varieties of resistance to technology. Penetrating study questions at the end of each chapter provide the necessary tools to critically examine the nature of technology and its impact on our lives.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for undergraduate students in philosophy and science studies, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy of Technology\u003c\/i\u003e offers an engaging and comprehensive overview of a subject vital to our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVal Dusek\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at the University of New Hampshire. His recent publications include \u003ci\u003eHolistic Inspirations of Physics: An Underground History of Electromagnetic Theory\u003c\/i\u003e (1999) and Philosophy \u003ci\u003eof Technology - The Technological Condition: An Anthology\u003c\/i\u003e (co-edited with Robert C. Scharff, Blackwell 2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 9.06 x 6.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 13, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381149614329,"sku":"9781405111638","price":102.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/U1dMz3PrHG9781405111638.webp?v=1770074658","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/philosophy-of-technology-an-introduction-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}