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Under technology's thumb /
The publication of William Leiss' book The Domination of Nature brought him wide recognition as a perceptive and judicious author. In this brilliant new collection of essays on the philosophy of nature, Leiss argues effectively for an attitude of caring and respect for the environment rather th...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Montreal, Que. ; Buffalo :
McGill-Queen's University Press,
1990.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Contents
- Preface
- Part One � The Technological Imperative
- 1 Introduction: The Idols of Technology
- 2 Knowledge and Power
- 3 The False Imperatives of Technology: Idols of the Theatre
- 4 Sublime Machine: Idols of the Market-place
- 5 Things in the Saddle: Idols of the Cave
- 6 Dominion over Nature: Idols of the Tribe
- Part Two � Making Choices
- 7 Technology and the Environment
- 8 Caring for Things
- 9 The Misinformation Society
- 10 Conclusion: Managing Technologies
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
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