ISBN:
9780309119283
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0309119286
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xi, 130 p.)
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ill.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Science and technology and the future development of societies
DDC:
303.483
Keywords:
Science Congresses
;
Social aspects
;
Technology Congresses
;
Social aspects
;
Science Congresses Social aspects
;
Technology Congresses Social aspects
;
Science Congresses Social aspects
;
Technology Congresses Social aspects
;
Conference papers and proceedings
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SCIENCE ; Philosophy & Social Aspects
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Social Aspects
;
Science ; Social aspects
;
Technology ; Social aspects
;
Electronic books Conference proceedings
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Konferenzschrift
Abstract:
SCIENCE AND SOCIETY ISSUES: The role of communications and scientific thinking / Barbara Schaal -- Knowledge, validation, and transfer: science, communication, and economic development / John Enderby -- The morality of exact sciences / Yousef Sobouti -- Science and society issues: summary of discussion / Norman Neureiter -- THE ROLE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN DEVELOPMENT: Women in academic science and engineering in the United States: challenges and opportunities / Geraldine Richmond -- Trends in basic sciences in contemporary Iran: growth and structure of mainstream basic sciences / Shapour Etemad and Yousef Sobouti -- The role of science and engineering in development: summary of discussion / Michael Fischer -- OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOPMENT: Technology for health: are there any limits? economic, ethical, and overall societal implications / Kenneth Shine -- Addressing water security: the role of science and technology / Henry Vaux -- Obstacles and opportunities in the application of science and technology to development: summary of discussion / Geraldine Richmond -- SCIENTIFIC THINKING OF DECISION MAKERS: How to promote scientific thinking amongst decision makers / Alimohammad Kardan -- MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: The Role of international scientific and technical cooperation in national economic development / Norman Neureiter -- The role of chemistry and biology in the future development of Iran / Mojtaba Shamsipur -- Management and utilization of scientific knowledge: summary of discussion / Henry Vaux -- SCIENCE, SOCIETY, AND EDUCATION: About the relation of school teachers with science / Yves Quéré -- Promotion of health education in primary schools / Béatrice Descamps-Latscha -- Science, society, and education: summary of discussion / Barbara Schaal and Henry Vaux -- Appendix A: Workshop agenda -- Appendix B: Workshop participants -- Appendix C: Science, technology, and society -- the tightening circle / George Bugliarello -- Appendix D: Current issues on the utilization of scientific findings / Hassan Zohoor -- Appendix E: Ethics in engineering as a prerequisite for technological development of societies / Mehdi Bahadori and Mahmood Yaghoubi -- Appendix F: Science and society / Reza Davari Ardakani
Description / Table of Contents:
SCIENCE AND SOCIETY ISSUES: The role of communications and scientific thinking / Barbara SchaalKnowledge, validation, and transfer: science, communication, and economic development / John Enderby -- The morality of exact sciences / Yousef Sobouti -- Science and society issues: summary of discussion / Norman Neureiter -- THE ROLE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN DEVELOPMENT: Women in academic science and engineering in the United States: challenges and opportunities / Geraldine Richmond -- Trends in basic sciences in contemporary Iran: growth and structure of mainstream basic sciences / Shapour Etemad and Yousef Sobouti -- The role of science and engineering in development: summary of discussion / Michael Fischer -- OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOPMENT: Technology for health: are there any limits? economic, ethical, and overall societal implications / Kenneth Shine -- Addressing water security: the role of science and technology / Henry Vaux -- Obstacles and opportunities in the application of science and technology to development: summary of discussion / Geraldine Richmond -- SCIENTIFIC THINKING OF DECISION MAKERS: How to promote scientific thinking amongst decision makers / Alimohammad Kardan -- MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: The Role of international scientific and technical cooperation in national economic development / Norman Neureiter -- The role of chemistry and biology in the future development of Iran / Mojtaba Shamsipur -- Management and utilization of scientific knowledge: summary of discussion / Henry Vaux -- SCIENCE, SOCIETY, AND EDUCATION: About the relation of school teachers with science / Yves Quéré -- Promotion of health education in primary schools / Béatrice Descamps-Latscha -- Science, society, and education: summary of discussion / Barbara Schaal and Henry Vaux -- Appendix A: Workshop agenda -- Appendix B: Workshop participants -- Appendix C: Science, technology, and society -- the tightening circle / George Bugliarello -- Appendix D: Current issues on the utilization of scientific findings / Hassan Zohoor -- Appendix E: Ethics in engineering as a prerequisite for technological development of societies / Mehdi Bahadori and Mahmood Yaghoubi -- Appendix F: Science and society / Reza Davari Ardakani.
Note:
"In collaboration with Academy of Science of France, Academy of Sciences of Iran. - "In June 2006, seventeen scientists and educators ... held a workshop at the estate of the Fondation des Treilles in Toutour, France"--P. vii. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on print version record
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"In June 2006, seventeen scientists and educators ... held a workshop at the estate of the Fondation des Treilles in Toutour, France"--P. vii
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Includes bibliographical references
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