Technology is not value-free; nor does it exist in a vacuum. It needs a social basis, is affected by it and influences it. This is illustrated by an examination of cross cultural case studies representing simple, intermediate and complex societies. Certain forms of technology exist when conducive values and structures sustain them. However, this relationship is not one way. Technological changes do precipitate social and value changes. It is impossible to sustain egalitarian values in a society involving technology based on ...
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Technology is not value-free; nor does it exist in a vacuum. It needs a social basis, is affected by it and influences it. This is illustrated by an examination of cross cultural case studies representing simple, intermediate and complex societies. Certain forms of technology exist when conducive values and structures sustain them. However, this relationship is not one way. Technological changes do precipitate social and value changes. It is impossible to sustain egalitarian values in a society involving technology based on hierarchical relationships. Understanding this connection is vital if we are to keep some control over the way in which technology affects us.
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Publisher:
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Published:
1989
Language:
English
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17616084103
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UsedGood. Hardcover; library stampings on front end page and back of title page; ligh t fading, light shelf wear to exterior; otherwise in good condition with cl ean text and tight binding.
Publisher:
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
13864637561
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Good. 1989 Hardcover. Ex-Library. Text is clean. Binding is strong. (American University Studies, Series XI, Anthropology and Sociology, Vol. 27. ) Green & white shiny cover, a few small edge dents. *No shipping outside the United States available for this heavy book. *
