Atoms, Bytes and Genes - Public Resistance and Techno-Scientific Responses (Paperback)

"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 is an index of resistance, examined here with a "pain analogy" which shows 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 shows 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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Advances in Sociology
Release date:	December 2016
First published:	2008
Authors:	Martin W. Bauer
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	298
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-79353-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General
LSN:	0-415-79353-X
Barcode:	9780415793537

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