Essays and Research Papers on Technology & Society

A 5 page discussion of the U-2 aircraft. The author details the aircraft’s history, specifications (including dimensions and weight), and details of its reconnaissance abilities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 17 page paper discussing instances of building and other structure collapse in Asia in examining the ethics of design and construction of commercial buildings, bridges and other public structures. Technological advances have allowed the field of structural engineering to change dramatically in only the past few years, and engineers face more questions of ethics of choice than ...

A 17 page paper discussing instances of building and other structure collapse in Asia in examining the ethics of design and construction of commercial buildings, bridges and other public structures. Technological advances have allowed the field of structural engineering to change dramatically in only the past few years, and engineers face more questions of ethics of choice than ...

A 7 page discussion of the impact technology has had on law enforcement and criminal justice. The contention is presented that not only has the complexity of some crimes compounded with technology but so too has our ability to catch criminals and to definitively demonstrate that they indeed are guilty of a particular crime. ...

This 3-page paper discusses privacy and the internet and whether people are truly protected with the laws in place. There are 4 sources cited.

EU Directive 95/46/ EC concerning data protection has the main aim of protecting the privacy of the citizens. This 16 page paper considers how the directive has been implemented in order to consider whether it is a suitable model for data protection in the twenty-first century. The paper is written with specific reference to English ...

A 5 page paper on Industrialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Especially as it pertains to the Steel industry, and farming industry. I.e. how it affected the share-croppers, and the steel workers.

This 20 page report discusses where the greatest industrial and technological advances have occurred and how they have assisted industry in maintaining a competitive edge. Issues relating to the "type" of industry are superceded by the need to utilize the most beneficial technological tools in all industries in order to stay ahead of the ...

A 15 page paper that discusses biometrics as a more reliable authentication technology. The writer begins with a definition of e-commerce, then, defines and describes biometrics, including the different categories, how it works and the size of this industry. The writer discusses the uses for biometrics in today's world and provides examples of how and ...

6 pages in length. The issue to be dealt with in this paper is one addressing the fact that excessive driving speeds cause a substantially higher number of deaths than those caused at slower, more prudent speeds. Promoting road safety is the function of speed limit restrictions both on the highway and on surface ...

This 6 page paper is a literature review looking at the industry and potential market for machine based speech to speech translation devices. The translation market and development of machine based translation devices, including current competitors, is considered and well as the way that the market may emerge, with specific attention to the Chinese to ...

This 8 page paper reviews the literature relating to the safety components of wearing a helmet when on a motorcycle and looks at the arguments for and against wearing a motorcycle helmet. Ultimately, the author supports helmet use. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper on the phenomenon of shipwrecks and how,-- through the use of modern technologies, -- they are both less likely to occur and more likely to be understood. Research is also examined concerning some of the reasons that shipwrecks used to occur so often and the precautions that are taken today. Specific ...

A 10 page research paper which gives the details the development of the concrete pump, the applications for which pumping is best suited, the problems which can arise from pumping concrete, and the importance of mix design. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper on how the U.S. employed existing technology for warfare during this period, rather than investing in war technologies. Only one weapon was invented by an American during this period, although peacetime technologies were converted during wartime. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses the culture industry, a concept developed by Frankfurt School scholars Holkheimer and Adorno. The basic concept of the culture industry is that technology and industry have created a movement towards the mass production of culture. Holkheimer and Adorno argue this concept as it relates to man's ...

21 pages in length. It has been the center of concern and conversation for years; the buzz it has created is unprecedented. For an outsider to assess the situation, one would have no doubt that the world was truly going to come to an end at precisely midnight, January 1, 2000. What is all the ...

An 18 page paper discussing the technical attributes of Signaling System 7 and its facilitation of modern telephone network requirements. Includes information on its architecture, how it controls switching and routing of calls, and a discussion of network signaling prior to SS7. Bibliography lists twelve sources.

10 pages in length. Time has run out. No longer can the world sit idly by in a false sense of security believing that the Y2K problem will be solved prior to reaching midnight on January 1, 2000. Despite intensive displays of technical modification, it can be argued that mankind waited just a bit too ...

An 8 page research paper that looks at 3 economic views—laize faire, Keynesian, and supply and demand—and determines that from the evidence, the Year 2000 computer problem is and will continue to be resolved by supply and demand. The author looks at the problem in terms of governmental, corporate and small business costs, and determines ...

This 5 page paper explores the subject of the millennium bug by focusing on two particular articles on the topic. Both pieces address the scope of the concern as being global, and each in its own way present solutions to fix it. The paper also includes the subject of contingency plans. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 20 page paper that provides an overview of the issue of information creation, storage and dissemination in an increasingly technological world. This paper considers whether documents that are created and stored through digitization will last into the future. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 10 page overview of the importance of satellite connection to the widely scattered and often remote communities of Canada. Includes information about educational and business applications including teleconferencing, distance learning, and other opportunities which this technology has made available. Identifies Canada as one of the most progressive nations in satellite technology. Bibliography ...

A 6 page research paper exploring the development of Digital Radio. Includes discussion of digital equipment currently available and tools and gadgets currently under development. Satellites, interactive networks, telephones, computers are mentioned. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

4 pages in length. A fresh look at a worn topic in which the writer argues that O.J. Simpson was "robbed" of his right to a fair trial because media overage of surrounding events contributed to prejudicial opinions all over the world. As the media has made it virtually impossible for a truly "impartial" jury ...