Science & Tech In Modern World

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Aims to deepen understanding of science and technology by situating them in a world-historical context. Instead of focusing on individual discoveries or inventions, students examine the social meanings of science and technology in the modern world. They investigate issues such as the role of science and technology in European imperialism, the reception and development of science and technology in non-Western societies, the configurations of modernity in different societies and the anxieties toward science and technology reflected in art and literature. They also explore the complex reactions to certain developments in science and technology (e.g., Darwin’s theory of evolution, nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, genetic engineering). Finally, they consider the issue of globalization in relation to science and technology.