Role of science and technology My mandate‚ as I understood it‚ was to sketch the principal orientation of peoples in the capitalist democracies of North America and Europe to the human rights issues implicated in the constantly growing capacity of men and women to manipulate the natural world and to influence virtually every aspect of human life in ways hardly imagined just a few decades ago. TENSION BETWEEN THE SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES The juxtaposition of "science and technology" with "human
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The Nehru Era (1947-64) British rule in India: India was a subcontinent of many different states with multiple regions‚ rulers‚ political systems and languages = v diverse Until 1947‚ the area that now forms India‚ Pakistan and Bangladesh was under British colonial rule. 1857: ‘First War of Independence’ 1900-47: India ruled by a Viceroy and London civil servant officials who acted as government (Indians had little representation) Princely states ‘independent’ but run by British crown Political
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Jawaharlal Nehru Biography | | | Born: November 14‚ 1889 Died: May 27‚ 1964 Achievements: Took active part in Non-Cooperation Movement; elected President of the Allahabad Municipal Corporation in 1924‚ and served for two years as the city’s chief executive; Presided over Congress’ annual session in Lahore in 1929 and passed a resolution demanding India’s independence; elected as Congress President in 1936‚ 1937‚ and 1946; became first Prime Minister of independent India; was one of
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BUSINESS EXECUTIVES DETAIL BENEFITS OF SCIENCE‚ TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT IN SECOND COMMITTEE PANEL DISCUSSION While‚ science and technology had indeed led to great advances in global development‚ increased investment in that field could do much more to feed‚ nurture‚ house‚ and employ the growing world population while protecting the environment‚ Harvard professor William Clark told a panel discussion on science and technology for sustainable development this morning. Mr. Clark‚ Harvey Brooks
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problems of humanity and so science appeared. Nowadays‚ science is involved in every aspect of our life‚ even in subjects that we can not imagine. We can meet remarkable examples of scientific achievements in technology and also in society but they will be analyzed in the next chapters. THE PHASES IN INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE As the introduction prepared us for this‚ we can discern three different phases in the history of institutional development of science. If we put them in an order
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Technology and science in Japan The technology industry is composed of companies producing electronic components‚ scientific and technical instruments‚ computer hardware and software‚ and computer services. It is a very fast paced‚ competitive industry in which innovation is the key to success. The technology industry employs a relatively large workgroup engaged in sales and promotion‚ as the success of a new or improved product depends heavily upon consumers being aware of‚ and interested
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2. Science‚ technology‚ and society Nearly all nations now recognize that science and technology are of vital importance to their development. Yet science and technology (S&T) cannot just be imported as commodities from foreign producers. For a country to enjoy the full benefit of science and technology‚ they must be deemed critical to the effort to achieve economic well-being and social justice‚ integrated into the societal decisionmaking structure‚ and systematically supported by policies
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ADVANCEMENT IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The Bahá’í Faith has‚ since its inception over 100 years ago‚ considered science and technology essential to the full development of the individual and of society. It has always regarded development as an all-encompassing process -- including the physical‚ mental‚ and spiritual well-being of all peoples -- and has considered that science and technology‚ channeled properly‚ can help to achieve this goal for all nations. The Bahá’í world community has also stressed
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HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY The history of science and technology (HST) is a field of history which examines how humanity understands of the natural world (science) and ability to manipulate it (technology) has changed over the centuries. This academic discipline also studies the cultural‚ economic‚ and political impacts of scientific innovation. The twentieth century witnessed a fateful change in the relationship between science and society. In World War I scientists were conscripted and died
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(Instructors’ name) (Course) (Date) Science Versus Technology: Which has a Greater Impact upon Humanity to date Science can be defined as the acquisition of knowledge through systematic processes that include thorough observations and numerous experiments. Science seeks to understand observable natural facts. The systems used in science help describe different natural phenomena. Science helps us understand and gain more knowledge in certain fields. Conversely‚ technology can be defined as the practical
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