Greenhalgh, Susan
Can Science and Technology Save China?
- ISBN 13:
- 9781501747038
- author:
- Greenhalgh, Susan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.03 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Can Science and Technology Save China? assesses the intricate connections between science and society in China, exploring how sciences and technologies are being created and their impact on daily life. The book delves into the politics of Chinese science-making, revealing how everyday logics, practices, and ethics of science, medicine, and technology are reshaping contemporary China.
Editors Susan Greenhalgh and Li Zhang offer a rare, in-depth look at the role of science and technology in transforming China. They examine what counts as science in China, the potential benefits and limitations of science and technology, and their unintended consequences.
This timely book addresses important questions about the nature of science and its impact on society in China, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern Chinese society.
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