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

By Martin W. Bauer

Book Overview

This book traces historical debates over developments in nuclear power, computing and genetic engineering which raised controversy with consequences, and argues that public opinion is a factor of the development of modern techno-science. Bauer uses a "pain analogy" to show that just as pain impacts movement, resistance impacts techno-scientific mobilization: it signals that something is wrong, and this requires attention, elaboration and a response to the challenge. This analysis explores how different fields of enquiry deal with the resistance of social-psychological mentalities in the face of industrial, scientific and political activities inspired by projected futures.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041579353X
• ISBN13: 9780415793537
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"