Books in the Science, Technology, and Society Series series

Almost unnoticed, profound changes are taking place in society as our methods of communication come to depend more and more on pictures and images and less on words and numbers. This study will benefit teachers, politicians and others concerned with the impact of communications on public awareness.

An account for the non-specialist of the great variety of human activities in space. Following a survey of the history of space exploration, it covers manned space flight, space science, the activities of various countries and the commercialization of space.

The causes and consequences of acid rain are subjects of considerable concern, controversy and confusion. This work discusses the results of a research programme examining the effects of acid deposition on the chemistry of lakes and streams and on the survival of fish and other aquatic life.