Technology, Change and Society

Deborah G. Johnson, Jameson M. Wetmore

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Technology, Change and Society

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Building Our Sociotechnical Future

by Deborah G. Johnson, Jameson M. Wetmore

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: technology isn’t just about gadgets and machines—it’s a story about people, values, and choices hidden beneath the surface. What if every new invention actually changes who we are? But that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This collection explores the complex relationship between technology and society, highlighting how values, race, and gender influence technological development. Suitable for teens 13-18, it encourages critical thinking about the impact of technology on our lives and the ethical questions it raises. The book includes essays that range from hopeful to cautionary perspectives and addresses contemporary issues like cybersecurity and environmental technology.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Complex Vocabulary
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

601 pages
ISBN
9789992184714
Pages
601
Publisher
MIT Press
Published
January 1992
Type
Fiction

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