Isbn: 9780521551410 - the golem at large: what you should know about technology (25 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. In the very successful and widely discussed first volume in the Golem series, The Golem: What You Should Know About Science, Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch likened science to the Golem, a creature from Jewish mythology, a powerful creature which, while not evil, can be dangerous because it is clumsy. In this second volume, the authors now consider the Golem of technology. In a series of case studies they demonstrate that the imperfections in technology are related to the uncertainties in science described in the first volume. The case studies cover the role of the Patriot anti-missile missile in the Gulf War, the Challenger space shuttle explosion, tests of nuclear fuel flasks and of anti-misting kerosene as a fuel for airplanes, economic modeling, the question of the origins of oil, analysis of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and the contribution of lay expertise to the analysis of treatments for AIDS.…

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. In the very successful and widely discussed first volume in the Golem series, The Golem: What You Should Know About Science, Harry Collins and Trevor Pinch likened science to the Golem, a creature from Jewish mythology, a powerful creature which, while not evil, can be dangerous because it is clumsy. In this second volume, the authors now consider the Golem of technology. In a series of case studies they demonstrate that the imperfections in technology are related to the uncertainties in science described in the first volume. The case studies cover the role of the Patriot anti-missile missile in the Gulf War, the Challenger space shuttle explosion, tests of nuclear fuel flasks and of anti-misting kerosene as a fuel for airplanes, economic modeling, the question of the origins of oil, analysis of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and the contribution of lay expertise to the analysis of treatments for AIDS.…

Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Cambridge University Press October 1998 Binding: Hardcover.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. xi, 163 pp with illustrations.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First edition. One slightly bumped corner, else fine in a fine dust jacket.

Condición: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pen & pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0521551412.…

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0521551412. …

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0521551412. …

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0521551412. …

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Octavo, 163 pages, index.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. Type: Book Prior owner name to flyleaf. DJ, which is complete, shows slight wear.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. hbk 163pp illus in b/w dj is slightly shelfworn now in protective sleeve otherwise the text is excellent unmarked clean and tight as new.

Condición: as new. Estado de la sobrecubierta: as new. Hbk 163pp b/w text illustrns charts and diagrams appears unused very slight shelfwear to dj now in a protective sleeve.

Condición: Very Good.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condición: Bueno. 1ª Edición. Autor: Harry Collins / Trevor Pinch Editorial: Cambridge Edición: 1998. Encuadernación: Tapa dura con sobrecubierta Tamaño: 157 x 233 Páginas: 163 Estado: Sobrecubierta deslustrada con marcas de doblez, libro en buen estado Envíos a Canarias, Islas Baleares, Ceuta y Melilla tendrán suplemento sobre el coste indicado. Almacen.…

Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 8vo pp. 163. book.

Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.