Essays and Research Papers on Technology & Society

This 7 page paper discusses the many factors that can affect blood flow through the body. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the evolution of the cell phone, and patterns of usage in various countries. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the use of technology in school security. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the blending that is occurring between man and machine. This paper reviews the work of Director David Cronenberg, author Donna Harraway, and philosopher Martin Heidegger. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which looks at the way in which technical assessment on nanotechnology in the EU might be carried out, in order to fulfill the requirements of all stakeholders and involve the public in dialogue on the issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This 3 page paper discusses factors management needs to consider before iniating technology change in an organization. Also explained are benefits of such change. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page overview of surveying technology. The author reviews such features as Global Positioning Systems (GPS), lasers, total stations, and robotic total stations and discusses their application in development and resource management. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

10 pages in length. The advent of the Internet coupled with technological advancement has afforded mankind tremendous progress as a species. Not only have the Internet and technology provided the world with a wealth of social, scientific, economic and political benefits, but they have also carved an entirely new path upon which humanity ...

In this 5 page review of Jerry Mander's 'In The Absence Of the Sacred,' the writer looks closely at sections dealing with technology of Native Indians prior to the arrival of Europeans and contrasts (i.e., land cultivation, food storage, shelter, etc;) their nature-orientated society with the greedy, technology-based society of Americans today. No other sources ...

This 8 page paper examines some of the effects of technology and science on society, and argues that although some sources express concern, man is not the "slave" of his machines. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 6 page paper considers what future trends in technology might hold for work, family, politics and education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper examines how technology is being used in schools today. Furthermore, this paper examines how technology could be better applied in the educational system, as well as how it becomes integrated into the curriculum. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

4 pages in length. The leaps and bounds of technological advancement created a wave of medical, military and space expansion throughout the twentieth century. Indeed, the extent to which satellites have improved man's ability to progress as a species is both grand and far-reaching; that such aspects as medical sensors, GPS systems and ...

An 11 page research paper on lasers and laser technology. The writer defines ‘laser beam'.. gives examples of lasers in medicine where some remarkable procedures are occuring including : lasers and cosmetic surgery; lasers and ophthamology; lasers and the military; laser technology in the office; lasers for fun: holography, entertainment, and more. Lasers have ...

20 pages in length. One can readily ascertain the technological growth patterns of Finland and the United States as having been on much the same path in relation to the road by which telecommunications has traveled these past decades, as well as where these technological advancements are leading mankind in the twenty-first century. ...

5 pages in length. Man's thirst for technological advancement is insatiable, a reality that is readily illustrated by the massive changes, improvements and discoveries that were made in the twentieth century alone. That relative short period of time on the human timeline depicts a planetary species whose quest to improve itself knows no ...

A 5 page overview of how the electronic media impacts our children. This paper focuses on the relationship between violent media content and violent electronic games and our children’s propensity to be violent. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page review of nanotechnology. The author demonstrates that nanotechnology is moving into mainstream application at a phenomenal rate. While much of this technology is beneficial, there is room for significant environmental concern. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which looks at how technology benefits people today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses how cell phones work. It also touches briefly on their history, and the system that is now used most frequently. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 18 page report discusses agricultural biotechnology with a special focus on the nations of the Middle East. Biotechnology is the name given to a variety of agricultural, automated and industrial technologies that make use of the natural operations or products of biological, thus living, things. Agricultural biotechnology offers the potential to address many problems that have had a direct and limiting ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of technological developments which occurred after, and were influenced by, the war. The automobile and telecommunications are two such areas. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

20 pages in length. In order to compete within the hard and fast corporate world, it requires a certain edge if India is to successfully challenge its business opponent by way of technological implementation. As a means by which to achieve such a goal, it is imperative for India's commerce community to continually ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of nanotechnology. A basic plan for a technological assessment is formed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. Companies are asking for more from their employees now than ever before. By downsizing and outsourcing, and otherwise changing the corporate world for their employees, Information Technology companies have fundamentally changed the relationship between the organization and its employees. Indeed, Information Technology companies are becoming more and more ...