WIN 138 - The History of the Future

Institution:

Franklin College - Indiana

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Description:

When cars, television, and computers were new technologies, utopian dreams of their impact abounded, but technologies exist in a social, political, and economic context that determines their impact. We will explore this social history of certain technologies to better understand the idea of progress, the role of technology, and how society and individual choices shape the meaning of technology.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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