Hubris and hybrids a cultural history of technology and science / Mikael Hård and Andrew Jamison.

Author/creator Hård, Mikael
Other author Jamison, Andrew.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge,
Descriptionxv, 335 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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Contents The roots of technoscience. The scientific reformation in early modern Europe ; The industrial transformation ; The sites of enlightenment and innovation -- The machine in the mind. Technocrats and their critics ; Eastern minds take on the Western juggernaut ; Artistic appropriations from Morris to The Matrix -- Machines and knowledge in action. Mobility mania and its material manifestations ; The cultural forms of communication and information ; Public works, public health, and personal hygiene -- Coping with technoscience. Making technoscience politically accountable ; From appropriate technology to green business ; Conclusions: history as cultural assessment.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 309-325) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2005001698
ISBN0415949386 (hc. : alk. paper)
ISBN0415949394 (pbk. : alk. paper)