Technology and society / David Haugen and Susan Musser, book editors.

Other author Haugen, David M., 1969-
Other author Musser, Susan.
Format Book
Publication InfoDetroit : Greenhaven Press, ©2007.
Description225 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Cover title Technology + society
SeriesOpposing 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2007004372
ISBN9780737733600 (hardcover)
ISBN0737733608 (hardcover)
ISBN9780737733617 (pbk.)
ISBN0737733616 (pbk.)
Stock number1270158 QBI

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks T14.5 .T441678 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold