Essays and Research Papers on Technology & Society

The UK government is considering the introduction of biometric national identity cards. Information Technology (IT) will be a factor in making the scheme work. This 8 page paper discusses the benefits and dangers of an IT based ID card and some of the technical, ethical and legal problems and issues likely to be encountered as ...

A 3 page contention that young children searching for pornography on the Internet is part of a cause and effect relationship. The author blames the media and decreased parental involvement for this growing trend. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page overview of the many applications of geotechnical engineering. This paper emphasizes that geotechnical engineers are not just important in planning developmental activities, they also provide a useful service in protecting and reclaiming sensitive ecological areas. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page overview of the technological evolution leading up to digital television. This paper summarizes the technology's influence on society as a whole and details the changes that have occurred in industry structure over time. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 4 page consideration of the problems being experienced in heating and cooling an existing office building that is being considered for conversion to multi-tenant rental units. This paper recommends geothermal energy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper explains the type of building known as "ordinary construction," and why it is dangerous to firefighters. It also explains various types of load, protective equipment and alarms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the dangers of using a cell phone while driving, as reflected in numerous studies, and argues that legislation should be passed banning the practice completely. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of the various scenarios in which hybridization occurs. While hybridization can occur in the wild, it is quite rare. Hybrids are intentionally produced quite frequently in our contemporary world, however, in an attempt to explore the influence of genetics on a particular behavior or to produce a plant or ...

A 3 page commentary on an article by Meg Greenfield in Newsweek that addresses the rapidity of technological change and its ultimate social impact. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page review of this energy option. This paper explores geothermal energy from a large scale perspective as well as from the perspective of the individual home owner who elects to use geothermal heat pumps in their home’s heating and cooling system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 15 page paper assessing the air freight industry in terms of demand, finance, government regulation and potential mergers. Demand for air cargo services had declined since the turn of the new century but began posting increases in 2006. Industry observers expect for demand to be much greater in 2007 and beyond, as ...

This 10 page paper examined Micro Air Vehicles; MAV’s, explaining what they are, how they can be used, such as by the military, and then focuses on the technology and the challenges of that were faced in bringing the concept into reality. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 10 page paper reviews and discusses the book “Human Built World” by Thomas P. Hughes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses various cues that determine how consumers and the apparel industry define quality. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page overview of the history of sound recording. Unbelievable advancements have been made in sound recording technology since Edison's first gramophone. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7-page paper covers recent changes and rules in NASCAR, and how those changes are impacting costs for team owners. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper examines six separate cases about technology and tells us what we can learn from each one.

10 pages in length. Grappling with the number of viable energy sources available for sustaining the planet's future - not to mention mankind as well - continues to present a challenge for those who consider certain options more feasible over others. For example, despite the fact that nuclear power offers unique and advantageous ...

This 47 page paper presents primary research for a study in the way IT a Management Information Systems (MIS) are used in a school. The starts by looking at the approach and how the research will be tacked, using more than one source primary research. The paper explain which methods of data collection were used ...

A 4 page paper identifies the reasons for those long lines that could take hours to get through. The writer asserts it is not just greater security since 9/11; there are other reasons. A recommendation dramatically speed the process is offered.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses AI's limitation with regard to human memory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page overview of the applications of transgenic genetically engineered plants. This paper discusses transgenic plants from a pharmacological perspective, noting the importance of plantibodies and plantigens in treating human disease. No sources are listed.

In 1942 Joseph Schumpeter described what he saw as the “gales of creative destruction”. This 4 page paper discusses what he meant and the way that this destruction can be seen to occur today as well as the way it is likely to impact on businesses in the future. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

This 6 page paper examines six separate articles about technology and tells us what we can learn from each one.

A 3 page overview of this imaging technology. This paper compares this scanner to previous scanners and points out its many advantages. Bibliography lists 5 sources.