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Issues of Development: Towards a New Role for Science and Technology

Author : Maurice Goldsmith

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 302 pages

File Size : 40,43 MB

Release : 2017-05-17

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1483153525

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Book Description

Issues of Development: Towards a New Role for Science and Technology presents the proceedings of the Symposium on Science and Technology for Development, held in Singapore on January 22–26, 1979. This book presents the explicit role for science in world affairs. Organized into eight parts encompassing 44 chapters, this compilation of papers begins with an overview of the capabilities and potential of modern science to contribute boldly and constructively to a wide array of human problems. This text then examines the endeavors of all countries to achieve progress through industrialization, modernization of other sectors, and improvement in agriculture. Other chapters consider the vital role of education and training in the process of applying science and technology to development. This book discusses as well the role of computers, communication systems, and advances in printing processes. The final chapter deals with the international cooperation in science. This book is a valuable resource for technological researchers, inventors, and scientists.



Integrating Science & Technology into Development Policies An International Perspective

Author : OECD

Publisher : OECD Publishing

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 48,72 MB

Release : 2007-05-23

Category :

ISBN : 926403210X

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This publication provides the proceedings of an international workshop, held in South Africa, intended to address how international co-operation in science and technology can further the three inter-related aspects (economic, social and environmental) of the development process.



Science and Technology in Development Planning

Author : Victor L. Urquidi

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 204 pages

File Size : 48,23 MB

Release : 2013-10-22

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1483153509

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Science and Technology in Development Planning: Science, Technology and Global Problems covers the proceedings of the Symposium on Science and Technology Development Planning. The book presents several papers that tackle one of the agendas of the symposium, intended to convey to the reader the main lines of thought brought to the symposium and to illustrate various approaches. The 17 chapters of the text are organized into five parts, according to what agenda they cover. The first part tackles the interaction between science and technology and long-range development goals and strategies, while the second part deals with the science and technology in sectoral planning. Part III covers the incorporation of science and technology in the techniques of development planning; Part IV discusses the planning of science and technology in the development process. The last part talks about international cooperation. The book will be of great interest to readers cornered with the progress of science and how it will influence the world.









Science and Technology and the Future Development of Societies

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 142 pages

File Size : 44,85 MB

Release : 2008-07-10

Category : Science

ISBN : 0309178207

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In June 2006, seventeen scientists and educators selected by the National Academies, the Academy of Sciences of Iran, and the Académie 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.



OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2021 Times of Crisis and Opportunity

Author : OECD

Publisher : OECD Publishing

Page : 207 pages

File Size : 19,52 MB

Release : 2021-01-12

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ISBN : 9264784322

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Book Description

In immediate responses to the COVID-19 crisis, science and innovation are playing essential roles in providing a better scientific understanding of the virus, as well as in the development of vaccines, treatments and diagnostics. Both the public and private sectors have poured billions of dollars into these efforts, accompanied by unprecedented levels of global cooperation.





Responsible Innovation 1

Author : Jeroen van den Hoven

Publisher : Springer

Page : 407 pages

File Size : 21,11 MB

Release : 2014-07-03

Category : Philosophy

ISBN : 9401789568

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This book addresses the methodological issues involved in responsible innovation and provides an overview of recent applications of multidisciplinary research. Responsible innovation involves research into the ethical and societal aspects of new technologies (e.g. ICT, nanotechnology, biotechnology and brain sciences) and of changes in technological systems (e.g. energy, transport, agriculture and water). This research is highly multidisciplinary. It involves close collaboration between researchers in such diverse fields as ethics, social science, law, economics, applied science, engineering - as well as innovative, design-oriented and policy-relevant. Although there is a trend to engage ethicists and social scientists early in technology development, most literature in the field of Technology Assessment or Ethics of Technology is still aimed at one discipline whereas this book incorporates different approaches and to discuss experiences, lessons and more general theoretical issues.