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1 online resource (xi, 130 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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"In collaboration with Academy of Science of France, Academy of Sciences of Iran." |
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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"--Page vii. |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Science -- Social aspects -- Congresses.
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Science -- Social aspects. |
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Technology -- Social aspects -- Congresses.
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Technology -- Social aspects. |
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Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
Schweitzer, Glenn E., 1930-
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Académie des sciences (France)
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Farhangistān-i ʻUlūm-i Jumhūrī-i Islāmī-i Īrān.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the U.S.-Iran Workshop on Science and Technology and the Future Development of Societies.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Development, Security, and Cooperation.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Office for Central Europe and Eurasia.
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National Research Council (U.S.). Policy and Global Affairs.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Science and technology and the future development of societies. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2008 9780309119276 0309119278 (OCoLC)237218896 |
| ISBN |
9780309119283 (electronic book) |
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0309119286 (electronic book) |
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0309119278 |
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9780309119276 |
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9780309120258 |
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030912025X |
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