Law, Science, and Technology: Historical and Social Context

By Lawrence M. Friedman Marion Rice Kirkwood Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and Lawrence M. Friedman

Book Overview

Through a series of historical analyses, Friedman explores the relationship between the legal system and the development of modern science and technology. The scientific revolution produced major changes in culture; and these in turn led to changes in government and law. The book covers, among other topics, the transportation revolution; the camera and the entertainment industry; the "germ theory" and its influence on modern society; and the role of culture and technology in the sexual revolution.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538181797
• ISBN13: 9781538181799
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"