Vulnerability in technological cultures : new directions in research and governance /

Novel technologies and scientific advancements offer not only opportunities but risks. Technological systems are vulnerable to human error and technical malfunctioning that have far-reaching consequences: one flipped switch can cause a cascading power failure across a networked electric grid. Yet, o...

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Other Authors:	Hommels, Anique, Mesman, Jessica, 1962-, Bijker, Wiebe E.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press, [2014]
Series:	Inside technology
Subjects:	Technology > Social aspects. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY/General SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY/History of Technology INFORMATION SCIENCE/Technology & Policy Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book