Atoms Bytes and Genes

<p>This book traces historical debates over developments in nuclear power computing and genetic engineering which raised controversy with consequences and argues that public opinion is a factor of the development of modern techno-science. Bauer uses a pain analogy to show that just as pain impacts movement resistance impacts techno-scientific mobilization: it signals that something is wrong and this requires attention elaboration and a response to the challenge. This analysis explores how different fields of enquiry deal with the resistance of social-psychological mentalities in the face of industrial scientific and political activities inspired by projected futures.</p>