Exam 14: Science and Technology

Stem cells can produce any type of cell in the human body.

In the United States,

Explain the arguments of the conflict theorists that science and technological development benefit a select few and further the interests of dominant groups to the detriment of others. Give examples to illustrate these arguments.

In 2015, the European Union brought charges against Microsoft, alleging

Why do postmodernists believe that science has fallen short on its promises for a better, safer, and more humane world? Illustrate their argument with a specific example.

What is the participation gap in the use of computer technology? How is it part of the digital divide?​

RU486, an oral contraceptive widely used in France, Great Britain, and China, is legally available but opposed by many Americans. According to symbolic interactionists, this illustrates

Facebook is an example of a(n)

The Internet is not a truly global medium, because Africans, Middle-Easterners, and Latin Americans do not have Internet capabilities to enable their residents to "get online."

Global attitudes about cloning can best be characterized as

______ is an international informational network.

How can public policy address concerns about "runaway science?" Describe at least three policies that have been tried.

How do science and technology differ?

Define and provide an example of biometrics.

Wealthier women are more likely to have abortions than poorer women.​

The most popular use of the Internet in developing nations is

Postmodernists believe science can fix most of the world's problems.​

What do symbolic interactionists emphasize in their analyses of science and technology? Illustrate their points with specific examples.

What is the digital divide? Describe the evidence of the divide within the United States as well as globally.

The first successfully cloned animal was a(n)____________ named Dolly.