STS 6321

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STS 6321
Inside Technology

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Rather than analyze the social impact of technology upon society, this course investigates how society gets inside technology. In other words, is it possible that the very design of technologies embody assumptions about the nature of society? And, if so, are alternative technologies, which embody different assumptions about society, possible? Do engineers have implicit theories about society? Is technology gendered? How can we understand the interaction of society and technology? Throughout the course the arguments are illustrated by detailed examinations of particular technologies, such as the ballistic missile, the bicycle, the electric car, and the refrigerator.

When Offered Fall.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SOC 6320

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16234 STS 6321   SEM 101

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