The golem at large: what you should know about technology
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1. Verfasser: Collins, H. M., (Harry M.) (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Cambridge, U.K. Cambridge University Press 1998
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-158) and index
Through a series of case studies, the authors demonstrate that the imperfections in technology are related to the uncertainties in science
Introduction: the technological golem -- A clean kill?: the role of Patriot in the Gulf War -- The naked launch: assigning blame for the Challenger explosion -- Crash!: nuclear fuel flasks and anti-misting kerosene on trial -- The world according to Gold: disputes about the origins of oil -- Tidings of comfort and joy: Seven Wise Men and the science of economics -- The science of the lambs: Chernobyl and the Cumbrian sheepfarmers -- ACTing UP: AIDS cures and lay expertise -- Conclusion: the golem goes to work
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xi, 163 pages)
ISBN:0511003196
9780511003196

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