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Science and Technology from Global and Historical Perspectives (1st ed. 2017)

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This book provides science and technology ethos to a literate person.

It starts with a rather detailed treatment of basic concepts in human values, educational status and domains of education, development of science and technology and their contributions to the welfare of society.

It describes ways and means of scientific progresses and technological advancements with their historical perspectives including scientific viewpoints of contributing scientists and technologists.

The technical, social, and cultural dimensions are surveyed in relation to acquisition and application of science, and advantages and hindrances of technological developments.

Science and Technology is currently taught as a college course in many universities with the intention to introduce topics from a global historical perspective so that the reader shall stretch his/her vision by mapping the past to the future.

The book can also serve as a primary reference for such courses.

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3319528890 / 9783319528892
Hardback
509
13/03/2017
Switzerland
232 pages, 30 Tables, color; 49 Illustrations, color; 10 Illustrations, black and white; XIII, 232 p
155 x 235 mm, 633 grams
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