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020			_a9783319849218
082			_a620.0042 _bSHE
100			_aShelley, Cameron
245			_aDesign and society : social issues in technological design
260			_bSpringer, _c2017 _aCham :
300			_axii, 234 p. ; _bill. ( some b & w ), _c23 cm
365			_b79.99 _c€ _d94.80
490			_aStudies in applied philosophy, epistemology and rational ethics
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aThis book discusses concepts of good design from social perspectives grounded in anthropology, sociology and philosophy, the goal being to provide readers with an awareness of social issues to help them in their work as design professionals. Each chapter covers a specific area of good practice in design, explaining and applying a small set of related concepts to a series of case studies, and including a list of additional sources recommended for further study. The book does not assume any specialized, technical background knowledge; it is not a how-to book that offers technical instruction. Yet, it focuses on the assessment of designs, addressing concepts qualitatively (with a small exception for the concept of risk). Based on an established university course on Design and Society at the Centre for Society, Technology, and Values that the author offers for students from a variety of disciplines, the book represents a valuable resource for students in engineering, architecture and industrial design – helping prepare them for careers as design professionals – and for all readers in design-related professions interested in understanding a side of design that they may well never have considered systematically. Because of its broad scope and non-technical presentation style, the book may also appeal to general readers interested in social issues in design and technology.
650			_aSociology and philosophy
650			_aEngineering
650			_aDesign-related professions
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