{"product_id":"9788416421312","title":"Science, Technology, and Society in Engineering Studies","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScience, Technology and Society in Engineering studies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work analyzes the fundamental relationship between technology, science, and society in the context of university engineering education, with a particular focus on the field of telecommunications. Through the experience of the Technical University of Madrid, the author examines how to integrate social sciences and humanities into technical curricula, offering a unique perspective on university outreach and the core subject of Science, Technology and Society. A valuable resource for understanding the social dimension of engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the need for future engineers to understand the social impact of their work and the interactions between technology and society. To this end, it recounts the pioneering experience of the Technical School for Telecommunications Engineering and Systems at the Technical University of Madrid, which implemented university outreach activities and a specific course on Science, Technology and Society. Through the opinions of several professors and the analysis of this program, the work demonstrates a unique effort to familiarize engineering students with the humanities, an uncommon initiative in Spanish technical schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInterrelation between science, technology, and society in the field of engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntegration of the humanities and social sciences into technical university education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUniversity outreach as a tool for critical reflection in engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of telecommunications technology in a social context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative teaching experiences at the Technical University of Madrid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at engineering students and professionals, especially in the field of telecommunications, who are interested in the social impact of their discipline. It is also very useful for university professors, researchers in science and technology studies, and curriculum designers looking to incorporate a humanistic perspective into technical education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical and documented vision of how to integrate social sciences into engineering curricula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical analysis of the social responsibility of the engineer in technological development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete examples of university outreach activities and their impact on education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the need to humanize technical education to train more well-rounded professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedro Costa Morata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthropos Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universities, Political Science and Theory, Influence of Science and Technology on, Engineering: General\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Social Sciences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 283 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference work for those seeking to understand how engineering can and should engage in dialogue with society. The author offers a rigorous and well-documented testimony of an innovative educational experience, which invites us to rethink technical training from a broader and more critical perspective. Recommended for professionals and academics interested in the social dimension of technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409992343899,"sku":"9788416421312","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841642131.jpg?v=1781899561","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416421312","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}