Sparks from the Spirit

From Science to Innovation, Development, and Sustainability
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-981-4774-57-4
Verlag: Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 308 Seiten, Format (B × H): 239 mm x 162 mm, Gewicht: 608 g

The sparks from the spirit of science include not only new knowledge but also innovations, the major ingredients of development and sustainability. This book creates an understanding of science and its role in innovation and sustainable development and points out unfilled gaps in human development. It highlights opportunities for societies to overcome obstacles in development. The book is written in an easy-to-understand manner, avoiding technical jargon, and contains case studies, practical examples, and historical perspectives. It is intended for a general, especially young readership and will appeal to those curious about the nature of science and its benefits, together with its possible pitfalls.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Yuthavong, Yongyuth

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Verfahrenstechnik, Chemieingenieurwesen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Spirit of Science. The Spirit Has Sparks. Nurturing the Spirit, Enhancing the Sparks. Cultivating the Brain. Creating the Sparks from the Spirit. What Is Science For?. Present and New Challenges. Addressing the Base of the Pyramid. Danger and Risks in the Sparks. Sparks for Sustainable Development. Moving beyond Sustainability

Über Autor(innen)

Yongyuth Yuthavong studied chemistry in the UK and worked at Mahidol University, Thailand. He received the Outstanding Scientist of Thailand award and the Nikkei Asia Prize for Science, Technology and Innovation from the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Japan, for his work on malaria and antimalarials. He was the first president of the Thailand National Science and Technology Development Agency, former Minister of Science and Technology, and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand.