Compare the Structural Functional and the Conflict Perspectives on Technological

question 65

Essay

Compare the structural functional and the conflict perspectives on technological change.

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Definitions:

Implementation Costs

Expenses associated with putting a plan, policy, or system into operation, including the costs of acquiring necessary materials, technology, and training.

Massachusetts v. EPA

A landmark Supreme Court case in which Massachusetts sued the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as pollutants.

Vehicle Emission Standards

Regulations that set specific limits on the amount and type of pollutants that can be emitted by vehicles to reduce air pollution.

Greenhouse Gasses

Gaseous compounds in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.