Understanding technology (2nd ed.)

Authors

• Anne Arendt, Utah Valley University
• Angela Trego, Utah Valley University
• Cheryl Hanewicz, Utah Valley University
• Pamela Becker, Eastern Michigan University

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2018

Department/School

Technology Studies

Abstract

We live in a society of technological systems organized to accomplish specific goals that are interconnected, interrelated, interacting, and interdependent. A system can consist of processes, people, materials, machines, organizations, parts, plans, structures, and various arrangements of items that work together at some level. While systems can be independent of other systems, today we are seeing increasing convergence. Each chapter in this textbook discusses both the specific technology as well as the basic inter-relations between various technological systems.

Comments

P. Becker is a faculty member in EMU's School of Technology and Professional Services Management.

This book was featured in EMU's 2019 Faculty Scholarship and Creative Activity Showcase.

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Recommended Citation

Arendt, A., Trego, A., Hanewicz, C., & Becker, P. (2018). Understanding technology (2nd ed.). Kendall Hunt.