Technikfolgenabschätzung

The 4th updated and expanded edition of the textbook demonstrates how technology assessment can contribute proactively and participatively to the responsible, democratic, and sustainable shaping of technological progress, which profoundly and rapidly changes society and the environment. Digitalization, the energy transition, and genetic engineering are some current fields of example. Climate change and resource dependency are just as relevant, as are social consequences arising from automation and surveillance. The book explains, among other things, the historical development and addresses theory formation and debates. Practical examples and project research also provide insight into how technology assessment can be concretely implemented.