Synopsis
Using the tools and approaches of cultural studies, David Bell provides an engaging introduction to the study of science and technology. Equipping readers with an understanding of science and technology as aspects of culture, the book encourages them to think about the roles and effects of science and technology in everyday life. Topics include: Representations of science and scientists in popular films, Contests over amateur, fringe and pseudo-science, Domestic technologies and household gender politics.
The book features numerous topical case studies, from UFOs and nuclear war to the MMR vaccine, microwave ovens, New Agers, cars running on water, low-carb diets and astrology. Science, Technology and Culture is key reading for students in cultural studies, media studies, sociology, and science and technology studies.
About the Author:
David Bell teaches Cultural Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University