Sparks from the Spirit: From Science to Innovation, Development, and Sustainability - Couverture rigide

Yuthavong, Yongyuth

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 981477457X ISBN 13 : 9789814774574

Editeur : Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd, 2017

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 981477457X
• ISBN 13: 9789814774574
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 308
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Taylor & Francis; https://taylorandfrancis.com/knowledge/; ; 6000 BROKEN SOUND PARKWAY, NW SUITE 300; BOCA RATON; FL; 22487; Etats-Unis
• Personne responsable: non disponible