Technological Challenges For Social Change

Author : Satyajit Majumdar,Samapti Guha,Nadiya Marakkath
Publisher : Springer
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788132220718

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Technology and Innovation for Social Change by Satyajit Majumdar,Samapti Guha,Nadiya Marakkath Pdf

Tension exists between technologists and social thinkers because of the impact technology and innovation have on social values and norms, which is often viewed as damaging to the cultural fabric of a nation or society. Since the global business environment is the context in which implementation of technology and innovation takes place, it is widely accepted as the major reason for such conflicts. In this backdrop, this edited book integrates independent research from across the globe. It deals with the nature and significance of technology, innovation and social change as well as the relationships between them, and discusses the significance of social entrepreneurship from social innovation and technology perspectives. Research areas covered are related to the development and deployment of technology, innovation and knowledge in social change, capabilities of institutions, models, role of government and corporate social responsibility and community involvement. Multiple aspects of social change are discussed in the context of India, Mexico, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Nigeria and other African countries. But society does not silently accept technologically enforced changes; sometimes technology is seen as an enemy of inclusive growth and for many, economic development is an anti-thesis of social change. Selected case studies on sector-specific technologies, such as the use of genetically modified seeds in agriculture, which has impacted the market and society, are critically analyzed to develop insights into the adoption of technology and its impact. At the same time it examines policy related issues, without any bias in favor of, or against, a specific technology.

Author : Philip W. Hemily,M. N. Özdas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198581696

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Science and Future Choice: Technological challenges for social change by Philip W. Hemily,M. N. Özdas Pdf

Author : Jan Servaes
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780739191255

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Technological Determinism and Social Change by Jan Servaes Pdf

This book sheds light on the impact of new information and communication technologies on civil society by examining specific cases in Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Columbia, Kenya, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Author : Francis R. Allen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Social Change
ISBN : WISC:89033928904

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Technology and Social Change by Francis R. Allen Pdf

Author : Ralph Schroeder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015074306708

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Rethinking Science, Technology, and Social Change by Ralph Schroeder Pdf

Rethinking Science, Technology, and Social Change challenges the prevailing notion that science and technology are constructed or socially shaped. The text puts forth a case for technological determinism, based on a realistic and pragmatic account of science and technology, informed by historical comparisons. Schroeder begins by exploring the social organization of scientific and technological advances; the intersecting trajectories of big science and technological systems; and the impact of science and technology on economic change. He goes on to discuss the social implications of technology, including the way that it affects politics and consumption. The book then rethinks traditional theories about the relationship between science, technology, and social change. The argument presented shifts the debate on topics such as the relationship between growth and sustainability, and thus has important policy implications. This book will be of great interest to scholars, scientists, and anyone interested in understanding how science and technology are transforming our world.

Author : Ewa Lechman,Magdalena Popowska
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000044263

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Society and Technology by Ewa Lechman,Magdalena Popowska Pdf

This book offers broad evidence on how new information and communication technologies (ICT) impact social development and contribute to social welfare. Its aim is to show how new technological solutions may contribute to society’s welfare by encouraging new ‘socially responsible’ initiatives and practices as the broad adoption of new technologies becomes an integral component of organizations, and of the overall economy. Society and Technology: Opportunities and Challenges is designed to provide deep insight into theoretical and empirical evidence on ICT as socially responsible technologies. More specifically, it puts special focus on examining the following: how channels of ICT impact on social progress, environmental sustainability and instability the role of ICT in creating social networks, with positive and negative consequences of networking how ICT encourages education, skills development, institutional development, etc. the ethical aspects of technological progress, and technology management for social corporate responsibility. The book is written primarily for scholars and academic professionals from a wide variety of disciplines that are addressing issues of economic development and growth, social development, and the role of technology progress in broadly defined socioeconomic progress. It is also an invaluable source of knowledge for graduate and postgraduate students, particularly within economic and social development, information and technology, worldwide studies, social policy or comparative economics.

Author : Joel Wallace
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Social change
ISBN : 1634836391

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Social Change by Joel Wallace Pdf

Different types of social change agents and catalysts in society operate in a wide range of sectors and industries. In the first chapter, some major theoretical perspectives in the study of social change and individual socioemotional functioning are reviewed. The authors of the second chapter explore the aforementioned agents and catalysts that can create a more meaningful and lasting impact in society if efforts, strategies and resources are aligned. In the third chapter, the effect of radical social change on the diffusion of professional norms across contexts is examined. The fourth chapter helps evaluators and program managers understand the importance of considering culture in program design and evaluations, with particular emphasis on culturally specific vulnerable populations. The fifth chapter studies two social change conceptions, very popular in sociological literature: modernity and modernisation. Chapter 6 explores the effect of social changes and demographic variables on the importance of work outcomes. In Chapter 7, the authors' describe the impact of social welfare and government trust in society on its citizens. The authors of Chapter 8 discuss the recent developments of school music education in China, focusing on Beijing and its long and rich history dating back more than 3,000 years. Chapter 9 aims to investigate the role of entrepreneurial ecosystem in the various steps of the development of a start-up and to verify the role of the social mission as an enabler factor in the enhancement of relationship with the actors in the ecosystem. In Chapter 10, the author theoretically develop and empirically test for the utility of the concept of social intermediaries (SI) in explaining social change. The last chapter of the book aims to give an account of the process of development, adaptation and change in the social structure at the microlevel, as a result of changes in the policies of development and the alteration of the global order.

Author : Keri Facer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136728211

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Learning Futures by Keri Facer Pdf

In the twenty-first century, educators around the world are being told that they need to transform education systems to adapt young people for the challenges of a global digital knowledge economy. Too rarely, however, do we ask whether this future vision is robust, achievable or even desirable, whether alternative futures might be in development, and what other possible futures might demand of education. Drawing on ten years of research into educational innovation and socio-technical change, working with educators, researchers, digital industries, students and policy-makers, this book questions taken-for-granted assumptions about the future of education. Arguing that we have been working with too narrow a vision of the future, Keri Facer makes a case for recognizing the challenges that the next two decades may bring, including: the emergence of new relationships between humans and technology the opportunities and challenges of aging populations the development of new forms of knowledge and democracy the challenges of climate warming and environmental disruption the potential for radical economic and social inequalities. This book describes the potential for these developments to impact critical aspects of education – including adult-child relationships, social justice, curriculum design, community relationships and learning ecologies. Packed with examples from around the world and utilising vital research undertaken by the author while Research Director at the UK’s Futurelab, the book helps to bring into focus the risks and opportunities for schools, students and societies over the coming two decades. It makes a powerful case for rethinking the relationship between education and social and technological change, and presents a set of key strategies for creating schools better able to meet the emerging needs of their students and communities. An important contribution to the debates surrounding educational futures, this book is compelling reading for all of those, including educators, researchers, policy-makers and students, who are asking the question 'how can education help us to build desirable futures for everyone in the context of social and technological change?'

Author : Stefania Milan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137313546

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Social Movements and Their Technologies by Stefania Milan Pdf

Now in paperback for the first time, Social Movements and their Technologies explores the interplay between social movements and their 'liberated technologies'. It analyzes the rise of low-power radio stations and radical internet projects ('emancipatory communication practices') as a political subject, focusing on the sociological and cultural processes at play. It provides an overview of the relationship between social movements and technology, and investigates what is behind the communication infrastructure that made possible the main protest events of the past fifteen years. In doing so, Stefania Milan illustrates how contemporary social movements organize in order to create autonomous alternatives to communication systems and networks, and how they contribute to change the way people communicate in daily life, as well as try to change communication policy from the grassroots. She situates these efforts in a historical context in order to show the origins of contemporary communication activism, and its linkages to media reform campaigns and policy advocacy.

Author : Gigi M Berardi,Charles C Geisler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000305487

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The Social Consequences And Challenges Of New Agricultural Technologies by Gigi M Berardi,Charles C Geisler Pdf

Although formal social impact assessment of changing technologies in U.S. agriculture is still in its infancy, scholars have been documenting the effects of new technology throughout the twentieth century. In this collection, Prcfessors Berardi and Geisler bring together historically relevant research and a carefully chosen cross section of contemporary work. Their review of the literature is followed by an evaluation of the effects of mechanization on labor and production, written in 1904, which provides a backdrop for papers from the 1940s and 1950s examining the mechanization of agriculture in the South, in the Midwest, and in rural areas in general. Subsequent chapters offer present-day insights on such topics as the socioeconomic consequences of automated vegetable and tobacco harvesting, center-pivot irrigation, and organic and no-till cultivation. The authors also look at compensation and adjustment programs for displaced labor, the relationship between technology and agribusiness growth, and the effectiveness of university programs that prepare students to perform social impact assessments in agriculture. The edited proceedings of a spirited roundtable discussion on new directions for the study of the social impacts of farm technology and the political economy of agriculture provide the thought-provoking conclusion to this overview of the field.

Author : Dr.N.Perumal
Publisher : SK Research Group of Companies
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789391077839

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Technology and Social Changes in 21st Century by Dr.N.Perumal Pdf

Dr.N.Perumal, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Author : Rudi Volti,Jennifer Croissant
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 707 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781478652861

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Society and Technological Change by Rudi Volti,Jennifer Croissant Pdf

Society and Technological Change continues to be the essential text for exploring the relationship between human societies and the ever-evolving landscape of technology. The ninth edition follows the historical trajectory of technological development and its profound impact on various aspects of human life, from communication and healthcare to economic systems and governance. At the same time, it shows how these technologies have themselves been shaped by social, economic, cultural, and political forces, and that the study of technology is important not just for its own sake but also for what it tells us about the kinds of societies we make for ourselves. With its engaging writing style and thought-provoking content, this new edition continues to be an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and anyone seeking a deep understanding of the intricate bond between society and technology in our ever-evolving world.

Author : Roger J.R. Levesque
Publisher : Springer
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783319415352

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Adolescents, Rapid Social Change, and the Law by Roger J.R. Levesque Pdf

This book reviews broad social changes affecting youth development and the inconsistency of the legal system in updating its approach to adolescents’ rights. Legal experts examine current adolescent protections and offer research-based proposals for revising laws that underserve or criminalize youth under the rubric of protection. Focusing on the key areas of technology and media, education, and personal relationships, chapters discuss legal responses to a range of challenges impacting young people, including sexual exploitation, the right to privacy, military family issues, and the school-to-prison pipeline. The book’s nuanced concept of legal protection credits youth with greater competence than currently afforded, in hope that adolescents can take more ownership of their evolving lives in a rapidly changing society. Topics featured in this volume include: How to balance freedom of expression with adolescents’ right to data protection. The sexualization of media and its effects on youth attitudes and behaviors. The rising phenomenon of teenage sexting. Protecting students’ sexual identity in private schools. Youth sex and labor trafficking and possible solutions to alleviate the widespread crime. Adolescents, Rapid Social Change, and the Law is a must-have resource for researchers and professors, clinicians and related professionals as well as graduate students in developmental psychology, family studies, public health, educational policy and politics, and social policy.

Author : Wang, John
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466629233

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Information Systems and Modern Society: Social Change and Global Development by Wang, John Pdf

The emergence of the digital age has transformed the way society communicates as well as disseminates information. Information Systems and Modern Society: Social Change and Global Development is a comprehensive collection of research on the emergence of information technology and its effect on society. By providing a forum for practitioners and researchers, this book aims to bring to light the advancements made throughout social changes and the application of information systems. This research provides recent techniques useful for policy makers, practitioners and students.

Author : Jonathan Peizer
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780595372744

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The Dynamics of Technology for Social Change by Jonathan Peizer Pdf

" -Chris Coward, Director, Center for Internet Studies, University of Washington 'Peizer shares his considerable global experience and ICT expertise in a highly readable, illuminating book. A must read!" - Stefaan Verhulst, Chief of Research, Markle Foundation.