The Dilemma of Science

Abstract

Intro -- Table Of Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Science and Technology and the Reduction of Poverty -- The Dilemma -- The Consequences of Poverty -- National Professional Units to Monitor Science and Technology -- Conclusion -- Education for Scientific Development -- Introduction -- School Science Education -- Teacher Education -- Tertiary Education -- Adult Education to Promote Scientific Literacy -- Continuing Education for Scientists -- Training in Science and Technology for Politicians and Statesmen -- The Image of Scientists -- The Challenges for the Future -- Investment in Science and Technology -- Introduction -- Government Investment in Science and Technology -- Private Sector Investment -- Foreign Direct Investment -- Investments in Biotechnology, Organic Foods and Information Technologies -- The Effect of Small Size on Investment in Science and Technology Systems -- Conclusion -- The Management of Technological Innovations -- Introduction -- The Importance of Innovations for Economic Growth -- Management at the National Level -- Failures and Adjustments Required in the Management of Innovation -- Conclusion -- The Environment -- Introduction -- A Look at Global Ill-health -- Industry and Poverty: Major Causes of Environmental Degradation -- The Need to Link Development Economics with Science -- Economic, Legal and Community Strategies to Promote Sustainability -- Environmentally Friendly Technologies -- Zero Waste Process -- Some Positive Trends -- Concluding Thoughts -- The Impact of Science and Technology on Culture -- The Importance of Culture -- The Inappropriate Transfer of Technology -- A Balance is Required -- The Importance of the Arts in Achieving Balance -- Conclusion -- Ethics and Science and Technology -- Introduction -- Ethics: A Wide Area for Science and Technology -- Questions about Ethics.