Tackling a varied scope of controversial issues, this engrossing and pragmatic book promotes an awareness and understanding of technology's impact on society at a personal, national, and international level. Stimulates critical thinking throughout with flowcharts, internet exercises, interactive exercises, graphs, and charts with correlated exercises. Targets each major issue by chapter, with intriguing and focused discussions on: The History of Technology; Energy; Ecology; Population; War, Politics and Technology; Social Responsibility; Health and Technology; Technology and the Third World, and; Technology of the Future - dealing with each topic at hand in a clear and direct manner, and offering both negative and positive viewpoints. Presents many interesting cases, including the Exxon Valdex Oil Spill, Nuclear Warriors, Dr. Kervorkian, and more.