“…Philip Randolph, founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, was one of the most effective black trade unionists in America. …”

“…They're used by cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, TV dishes, and even satellite networks to convey data on thousands of different frequencies. When we unlock a car door with the push of a button or stream music to wireless earbuds, that's radio. …”

“…John Heskett wants to transform the way we think about design by showing how integral it is to our daily lives, from the spoon we use to eat our breakfast cereal, and the car we drive to work in, to the medical equipment used to save lives. …”
Sumario

“…Pour cela, il y aborde, de manière pédagogique et éclairée, les grandes thématiques qui traversent la discipline et son histoire à la façon dont les sociologues les traitent dans leur métier, car c'est avant tout de cela dont il est question dans cet ouvrage : le métier de sociologue -- Contracubierta…”

“…He also considers the potential perils of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence, including such topics as how AI will impact unemployment and the safety of autonomous cars, and "After Life" technology, which will reanimate people who have passed away through a combination of data and DNA --…”