Essays and Research Papers on Technology & Society

This 4-page paper provides examples of the interrelation between technology and innovation cycles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. To say that technology has left no industry, entity or society untouched is to understand the scope of such ever-evolving knowledge and the impact is has upon the human race. The medical community in particular is where tremendous technological advancements have taken place whereby people are now living longer ...

This 12 page paper looks at different issues concerning the digital divide, written in the style of 6 blog entries. Subjects considered include looking at what it meant by the digital divide, how the digital divide manifests, how the digital divide may simply be a part of larger social inequalities, the policies that have been ...

This paper, written to support a debating point, supports and argues the benefits of videoconferencing in lieu of travel. The benefits include cost savings and reduced time away from the office. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 14 page examines the potential use of robots and robotics in education, considering how the technology may be utilized, the benefits to the students, the teachers and the education industry as well as the challenges that are inherent with the use of robots. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

E-government is a concept that has revolutionised bureaucracy and the way governments operate in the 21st century. This 10 page paper explains the concept of e-government and using an example of use one Singapore which has adopted e-government, evaluates how effective one aspect of e-government has been and looks at the implications of e-government on ...

A 16 page paper. The government began investigating Microsoft Corporation in 1990. It brought a complaint against Microsoft under the umbrella of the Sherman Antitrust Act in 1998. This essay provides an introduction to the case, the exact issues in the case, a chronology of the major events and decisions, perspectives of the government ...

This 7 page paper discusses food, water and air pollution and its necessary control by private enterprise and government. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the difficulties the government has experienced in various industries in trying to regulate technology that is in high demand by the public. Using numerous examples other industries the author contends that governmental attempts at regulating the cell phone industry will be difficult even if definitive and quantitative risks regarding cancer are ...

A 12 page discussion of the role media plays in the contemporary political system. The author contends that this role has degraded significantly since the latter part of the twentieth century. Although the media maintains an important function as an intermediary, its actions has caused considerable distrust from government branches and from the ...

This 7 page paper considers some of the benefits that can be achieved from surveillance. Surveillance is generally seen as negative, with connotations of "big brother", and government interference. The paper discusses the many benefits which have arisen as a result of surveillance cited numerous cases, including its utilization to reduce crime, identify criminals, support ...

A 5 page research paper investigating the messages in Robin Cook's "Outbreak" in terms of reality. Does the government cover up events? Evidence is offered that it indeed covers up lots thus, Cook's book, while a fictional account, is closer to reality than we might want to think. Several supporting/critical sources cited in bibliography.

This 5-page paper discusses the ONC-Coordinated Federal Health Information Strategic Plan in general, and how it applies to Grant Medical Center specifically. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the way a questionnaire may be designed to assess the use and efficiency of an IT system in a healthcare organization. The questionnaire is designed for a sample of department managers. Questions are suggested with an explanation on why each question was included. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses robotics surgery. Specifically, this paper addresses the history of robotics in surgery, economic matters, advantages and disadvantages, and more. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the invention of the Internet, its history, and its impact on society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper begins with an brief introduction to robots, the definition and criteria to be named a robot. The writer then provides a brief history of robots and robotics, beginning with the first mechanical bird invented in 350 BC. The next section discusses the positive social impact robots and robotics are having followed ...

This 6 page paper examines the field of robotics and new uses for this technology. A bit about its history is included as well as speculation about its importance in the future. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses text messaging: wht it is, its history, who uses it and so on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on Talk America, a telecom reseller of services. The paper discusses Talk America's history, the industry trends and economics as they pertain to the telecommunications industry as a whole. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the future of space exploration. The paper also briefly discusses the history of space exploration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines what is necessary to industrialize a country that has, until this point in history, not been industrialized. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page contention that the gap between youth culture and adult culture is higher than it has ever been in the history of mankind. The blame lies with the media. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper gives a general overview of the nuclear program in Iran. The paper starts by looking at the history and the development of the program, including the help from the US under the Atoms for Peace program. The paper considers the development and difficulties faced by the program and bring the events ...

This 6 page paper examines this significant disaster in the nation's history. What can be learned form this engineering fiasco is also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.