Technology and society / David Haugen and Susan Musser, book editors.
| Other author | Haugen, David M., 1969- |
| Other author | Musser, Susan. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Detroit : Greenhaven Press, ©2007. |
| Description | 225 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Cover title | Technology + society |
| Series | Opposing viewpoints series Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered) ^A148448 |
| Contents | What is technology's impact on society? The benefits of technology are increasing / Jimmy Guterman ; The benefits of technology are diminishing / David Cox ; The Internet connects people / Jeffrey Boase et al. ; The Internet isolates people / Brent Staples ; Robots are replacing people / Marshall Brain ; Robots are not replacing people / Doug Saunders-- What impact does technology have on education? Technology is hurting education / Clifford Stoll ; Technology needs to be emphasized in education / Mortimer B. Zuckerman ; There is a digital divide / Andy Carvin ; There is no digital divide / Ejovi Nuwere ; Children are technologically skilled / Susan Smith Nash ; Children need imaginative play / David Sobel-- Should the government regulate technology? The government should support Internet neutrality / The New Republic ; The government should oppose Internet neutrality / The Wall Street Journal ; The government should regulate nanotechnology more strictly / J. Clarence Davies ; The government should not regulate nanotechnology more strictly / Sonia Arrison ; The government should ban therapeutic cloning / Leon R. Kass ; The government should not ban therapeutic cloning / Michael Gazzaniga-- Will future technology improve humanity? The genetic enhancement of children should be tolerated / David Merriman ; The genetic enhancement of children should be opposed / Bill McKibbon ; Future technology will benignly alter human existence ; Future technology could threaten human existence / Bill Joy. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2007004372 |
| ISBN | 9780737733600 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0737733608 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780737733617 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0737733616 (pbk.) |
| Stock number | 1270158 QBI |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | T14.5 .T441678 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |