Atoms, Bytes and Genes: Public Resistance and Techno-Scientific Responses

by Martin W. Bauer

"Atom," "byte" and "gene" are metonymies for techno-scientific developments of the 20th century: nuclear power, computing and genetic engineering. Resistance continues to challenge these developments in public opinion. This book traces historical debates over atoms, bytes and genes which raised controversy with consequences, and argues that public opinion is a factor of the development of modern techno-science. The level and scope of public controversy...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415958032
• ISBN13: 9780415958035
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.2"