Brimming with Rudi Volti’s expertise and enthusiasm for its dynamic subject, this always timely volume helps students grasp the vast societal implications of a wide range of technological breakthroughs, both historic and contemporary. The fully updated Seventh Edition features  two all-new chapters, The Internet Age, and The Era of Smart Weapons; new coverage of globalization and its effects on cultural convergence, jobs, and technology transfer;  a new section, Genetic Mapping and Screening examining the use of DNA testing in criminal cases and much more. In addition, the Seventh Edition features new part opening discussions highlighting chapter  concepts, new discussion questions in every chapter, and new photos throughout.