Why things bite back: technology and the revenge of unintended consequences
Social issues, Science and technology
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Explores some unanticipated consequences of technology in medicine, environmental control, sports, and the computerized office. Cites "revenge effects" that defeat the value of complex technical applications, such as disease-resistant organisms and sports equipment that encourages riskier play
Title Details
Publisher
Knopf
Copyright Date
1996
Book number
4900238
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Annie Wauters
Duration
16 hours 35 minutes 46 seconds
Audio producer
NLS