STS 170 - Technology in Modern Security Discourse

Institution:

Stanford University

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Description:

Technology's central role in discussions of international security issues including nuclear proliferation or containment, ballistic missiles or anti-missiles, biological weapons or vaccines, and data mining or computer security. What uses can and should technology serve in diplomacy Why are some weapons stigmatized while others are deemed acceptable How does discourse itself become a weapon The history of technologies and discourses about them. 4 units, not given this year

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stanford.edu/

Phone Number:

(650) 723-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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