Contreras, Antonio P.

Science, technology and society : a critical approach / Antonio P. Contreras, Dennis S. Erasga, Roberto E. Javier Jr. - Intramuros, Manila : Mindshapers Co., Inc., c2018. - xi, 204 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Unit 1. Science, technology and society from a critical historical perspective -- Social forces and how they impinge on the work scientist as social entities -- Theories and concepts of science and technology -- Nature of science and technology -- Science as a social product -- The scientific work ethic -- Historical perspectives on the interaction of science, technology and society -- Unit 2. The Social Dimensions of science and technology -- Science, technology and the development process -- Social, political and economic development vis-a-vis the development of science and technology -- Science, technology and the power relations in society -- Science, ethics and ecology -- Unit 3. Critical analysis of the Interrelationships between science, technology and society -- Framework for critical analysis of science and technology -- Approaches to technology impact assessment stakeholder analysis -- Unit 4. Science, technology and governance -- Issues, dynamics and challenges of science governance -- Science, policy and institutions in the Philippines -- Bibliography.

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Science--Social aspects
Technology--Social aspects

Q175.5 / C76 2018