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Title Science and technology : scientist and personal responsibility : Theme group discussions / [Videotaped by Rider University].

Publication Info. Lawrenceville, NJ : Rider University Communication Dept., 1998.

Call No.Archives Q147 .S354 1998 Riderana Ask librarian for access.Library has multiple copies (VHS and DVD).
LocationMoore Special Collections

Item Status

Location Call No. Status OPAC Message Public Note Gift Note
 Moore Special Collections  Archives Q147 .S354 1998  DVD    Available  ---
 Moore Special Collections  Archives Q147 .S354 1998  VHS    Available  ---
Description 1 videocassette : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Technology language
Physical Medium 1/2 in.
polychrome
Description analog
magnetic
VHS
Note Part of a collection of videos created in support of the Rider University Theme Program.
"9.9.98"--Container.
Defective: Introduction not videotaped.
Performer Participents: Julie Drawbridge, Yavelow, Jonathan, other faculty members and Rider students.
System Details VHS format.
Summary The group discusses the difference between scientific knowledge and the use of this knowledge for the betterment of humanity; The group is asked: How much responsibility a scientist, as the finder of knowledge and a technologist, as the user of this knowledge have towards humanity? The example is Albert Einstein and his theory of atomic power. This discussion leads to another discussion about culture or cultures in the United States. Includes a brief documentary on the Rider dining facilities.
Local Note Moore Library also holds a DVD copy, made by the Moore Library, under the same call number.
Subject Science -- Technology.
Science.
Technology -- Social aspects.
Technology -- Social aspects.
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.
Atomic bomb.
Atomic bomb.
Genre/Form Videocassettes.
Video recordings.
Video recordings.
Added Author Drawbridge, Julie.
Yavelow, Jonathan.
Rider University. Theme Program.
Rider University. Department of Communication.
Added Title Rider University Theme Program, 1998.