- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education; 6th Revised edition edition (1 July 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 007291713X
- ISBN-13: 978-0072917130
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,889,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This debate-style reader, now in its sixth edition, is designed to introduce students to controversies in science and technology. The readings represent the arguments of leading commentators and reflect a variety of viewpoints and are staged as "pro" and "con" debates. Issues are grouped around the following themes: the place of science and technology in society; the environment; the cutting edge of technology; the computer revolution; and ethics.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I actually enjoyed this book for class
13 April 2004
Format:Paperback
From a student perspective (ie. having to write weekly 2000 word essays pertaining to this book), I have to say my prof made a wonderful decision to choose this book. The topics were very up-to-date and thought provoking. It's nice to discuss the future of robots, cell phone radiation, and have current heated topics in class. I'm sick of hearing about the abortion, death penalty, right to bare arms topics. Students over used those discussions in high schoool. Basically, I give an A+ for the interesting topics.
The book is also setup in a very student friendly fashion. Topics are given a 1 page summary relating the pros and cons of 2 writers opinions before plunging into their papers. After the 2 opinions are presented, there is also a page for points to ponder afterward. These two features proved very handy when having to do class discussions over something you read a week before. Skimming for quick recall can be a good thing!
Although I wouldn't have bought this book if I didn't have to, I believe it is an excellent choice for profs to use in class.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Book for College
12 July 2010
Format:Paperback
This book was required for a course I was taking over the summer. I enjoyed reading about these issues because it gave a fair representation of both sides of each argument.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Very thought provoking look at science and ethics
11 April 1998
Format:Paperback
The arguements presented are can promote excellent class discussions. Very thought provoking. This is a great book for graduate ethics students and their teachers.
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