Science and Technology and the Future Development of Societies: International Workshop Proceedings (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309119276)

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.

Author: National Research Council,Policy and Global Affairs,Development Security and Cooperation
ISBN-10: 0309119278
ISBN-13: 9780309119276
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 08/10/2008
Pages: 142
Format: Paperback

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 12/01/2009 pg. 13