Vision Assessment Shaping Technology in 21st Century Society, Towards a Repertoire for Technology Assessment

One way to shape technology & its embedding in society in the 21st century is through the visions that guide their development, especially concerning the long-term societal perspective. A critical discussion & assessment of these visions is a prerequisite for influencing the course of development. Technology assessment, therefore, has to provide a methodological repertoire for assessing & constructing visions, taking into account the requirements for long-term orientation as well as the need for public legitimation. This volume draws upon insights from technology assessment, political sciences, epistemology, sociology & ethics. It is to contribute to the recent literature on "shaping technology", taking into account the "co-evolution of technology & society." It connects to that technology assessment literature that emphasizes TA's pro-active role & its contribution to political judgement.Grin, John is the author of 'Vision Assessment Shaping Technology in 21st Century Society, Towards a Repertoire for Technology Assessment', published 2000 under ISBN 9783540666332 and ISBN 3540666338.