Science and Technology and the Future Development of Societies: International Workshop Proceedings - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0309119278 ISBN 13: 9780309119276

Casa editrice: Natl Academy Pr, 2008

Riassunto

In June 2006, 17 scientists and educators selected by the National Academies, the Academy of Sciences of Iran, and the Académie des Sciences of France held a workshop to discuss issues concerning the role of science in the development of modern societies. These proceedings summarize the presentations made at the workshop and the discussions that followed them. The participants represented an array of science and technology disciplines, including anthropology, engineering, education, chemistry, agriculture, psychology, and health sciences. They address topics including science-oriented themes in education, ethics, socioeconomic development, and policymaking. Papers are grouped in sections on science and society issues, the role of science and engineering in development, promoting scientific thinking among decision makers, and management and use of scientific knowledge. The book provides useful background for the further development of interactions of Western scientists and educators with Iranian specialists. Schweitzer is affiliated with the National Research Council, and the US-Iran Workshop on Science and Technology and the Future Development of Societies. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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In June 2006, seventeen scientists and educators selected by the National Academies, the Academy of Sciences of Iran, and the Academie des Sciences of France held a workshop at the estate of the Fondation des Treilles in Toutour, France, to discuss issues concerning the role of science in the development of modern societies. Science and Technology and the Future Development of Societies includes the presentations made at the workshop and summarizes the discussions that followed the presentations. Topics of the workshop included science and society issues, the role of science and engineering in development; obstacles and opportunities in the application of science and technology to development; scientific thinking of decision makers; management and utilization of scientific knowledge; and science, society, and education. This book also provides useful background for the further development of interactions of Western scientists and educators with Iranian specialists.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Natl Academy Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0309119278
• ISBN 13: 9780309119276
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 130
• Redattore: Schweitzer Glenn E.
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile