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Contemporary's GED Social Studies
Kenneth Tamarkin
Jeri W. Bayer

Science, Technology, and Society

Chapter Overview

Science, technology, and the inventions they have made possible have had an enormous impact on human life throughout history, both positively and negatively.

This chapter will explore some of the ways in which science and technology have influenced the following social arenas:

  • community life
  • work
  • health
  • communication