Science, Technology and Society
Activists in the Data Stream
The Practices of Daily Grassroots Politics in Southern Europe
Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-ND licence
This book pulls back the curtain on the link between technology and activism, showing shows how activists navigate the impact of digital media on today’s grassroots politics.
Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future
Money Commons
Engaging imaginatively with the future of money, this book examines the real-life efforts of grassroots movements and activists from across the world who are reclaiming power by designing, organising and implementing complementary currencies. It will be of interest to all who are interested in constructing a more sustainable and just world.
Data Power in Action
Urban Data Politics in Times of Crisis
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Drawing on the study of different cities in the Global South, this book explores how data have become a generative force in shaping what cities are, how they are governed and inhabited, especially during times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Epigenetics and Responsibility
Ethical Perspectives
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This thought-provoking collection redefines the boundaries of moral responsibility. It shows how epigenetics reveals connections between our genetic make-up and our environment. The essays suggest a shift in focus from individual to collective responsibility.
Women in Supramolecular Chemistry
Collectively Crafting the Rhythms of Our Work and Lives in STEM
EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Drawing on research carried out by the Women in Supramolecular Chemistry network, this book sets out the extent to which women working in STEM face inequality and discrimination. It offers a path forward to inclusivity and diversity.
Gender Inequalities in Tech-driven Research and Innovation
Living the Contradiction
ePDF and ePUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This volume centres on the lived experience of women working in tech-driven research and innovation areas in the Nordic countries.