Science, technology and society (STS)
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 13
9786214091287
Category
Filipiniana-Circ.
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Publication Year
2019
Publisher
Books Atbp. Publishing Corp., Philippines
Pages
vi, 188 p.
Subject
1. Science and society--Philippines. 2. Technology and society--Philippines. 3. Science--Social aspect. 4. Technology--Social aspect.
Description
The course deals with interactions between science and technology and social, cultural, political, and economic contexts that shape and are shaped by them. (CMO No. 20 series of 2013) This interdisciplinary course engages students to confront the realities brought about by science and technology in society. Such realities pervade the personal, the public, and the global aspects of our living and are integral to human development. Scientific knowledge and technological development happen in the context of society with all its socio-political, cultural, economic, and philosophical underpinnings at play. This course seeks to instill reflective knowledge in the students to enable them to live the good life and display ethical decision making in the face of scientific and technological advancement.
Biblio Notes
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Includes bibliographical references.
Number of Copies
5
