9781333746292 - The Social Construction of Technological Reality (Classic Reprint): The Case of Cochlear Implants: The Case of Cochlear Implants (Classic Reprint) di Garud, Raghu (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of cochlear implants, a surgical technology that provides hearing sensations to the profoundly deaf. The author focuses on the roles of researchers, government regulators, and other key players in shaping the trajectory of this technology. Through a detailed analysis of the field's emergence, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between scientific, social, and economic forces that influence technological innovation. The author argues that the development of cochlear implants was not simply a matter of scientific progress, but rather a contested process involving multiple stakeholders with diverse interests and perspectives. This book offers valuable insights into the social construction of technological realities and the broader implications of technological change for society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.