STS Has Its Origins in the Belief That

question 9

Multiple Choice

STS has its origins in the belief that:

• A) Science is a force for evil
• B) Science is a force for social disintegration
• C) Technological innovation is amenable to sociological analysis
• D) Technological innovation can only be controlled by political regulation

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Definitions:

1950s

A decade marked by the post-World War II boom, notable for cultural shifts, the beginning of the Cold War, and significant technological advancements.

Environmental Costs

The financial and ecological impacts associated with the depletion or degradation of natural resources and pollution caused by human activities.

Postwar Economic Boom

The period of rapid economic growth in Western countries, especially the United States, following the end of World War II, lasting approximately from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s.

American Society

The social structure and cultural norms prevalent in the United States, which vary widely across different periods and regions.