Techno-Fix: Why Technology Won't Save Us Or the EnvironmentNew Society Publishers, 4 oct 2011 - 464 páginas A powerful and insightful critique of modern techno-optimism. |
Índice
The Uncritical Acceptance of Technology | 143 |
For Further Thought | 339 |
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End Notes | 383 |
| 415 | |
About the Authors | 435 |
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Techno-Fix: Why Technology Won't Save Us or the Environment Michael Huesemann,Joyce Huesemann Vista previa restringida - 2011 |
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