Science and technology from global and historical perspectives / Bahattin Karagözoğlu.

Unlimited

Authorized users

Can lend chapters, not whole ebooks

Science and technology from global and historical perspectives / Bahattin Karagözoğlu.

9783319528908 (electronic book)
3319528904 (electronic book)
9783319528892

Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.

English

1 online resource (xiii, 232 pages) : illustrations.

10.1007/978-3-319-52890-8 doi

Q125

509

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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Access limited to authorized users.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 22, 2017).

Online Resources > Ebooks
All Resources