Technology and the Future Author:Albert H. Teich TECHNOLOGY AND THE FUTURE offers an unsurpassed collection of readings on how technology shapes society while itself being shaped by social trends. It presents a balanced view, including articles written by critics of technology as well as by technological enthusiasts. By including both philosophical approaches, as well as discussions of such sp... more »ecific technologies as information technology and biotechnology, this text offers a unique and unparalleled overview of technology today. Eight out of 30 articles are new in this edition, with several older articles replaced with more up-to-date articles published between 2002-2004.« less