Science, Technology and Society

Science, Technology and Society: Needs, Challenges and Limitations focuses on the role of science and technology in promoting development as well as its limitation in shaping the society. The text outlines the contributions that this field has provided in health, industries, agriculture, transportation, and communication. The book puts emphasis on the role of technologists and scientists in promoting development, such as in the fields of biology and medicine. The text notes the emergence of socio-economic problems in the sector of food and agriculture and how these problems can be solved by the application of agricultural technologies. Case studies in this regard that is presented in this book include fish handling and distribution, improving soil fertility, and feed resources for animal feeding. The role of science and technology in the management of water resources is noted, and the problems associated with the application of science and technology to water resources development are discussed. Science and technology has also played an important role in improving the quality of life in human settlements. The text is a valuable source of data for scientists and technologists who aim to improve science and technology and serve the interest of mankind.

Opening StatementAddress on Behalf of the Secretary-General of the United NationsStatement of UNCSTD Secretary-GeneralInaugural AddressIntroductionKeynote Addresses: Science and Technology for Development - The Turning Point: Certain Imperatives for the Future Historical and Cultural Perspectives of Science and Technology in the Development Process Sociological Implications of Tradition and Change in Developing Countries Structure and Performance of Science and Technology in the Development ProcessWorking Papers and Recommendations on Sectoral Areas:Food and Agriculture: Socio-Economic Problems and their Possible Solution in the Generation, Application and Transfer of Agricultural Technologies Science and Technology in Agriculture as a Tool for Development-Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsHealth: Tropical Health - World Health Organization Natural Resources: Natural Resources - Center for Natural Resources, Energy and Transport, United Nations Natural Resources: Earth; Water and MarineTransport: The Role of Science and Technology in Transport: Trends; State of the Art; Gaps and SolutionsCommunication: The Application of Telecommunications Technology to DevelopmentPopulation: Population Issues for the Science and Technology CommunityHuman Settlements: Science and Technology in Human SettlementsEnvironment: Science and Technology in Humid Tropical Ecosystems Science, Technology, Environment and DevelopmentEnergy: Sustainable Energy Supplies for Our WorldIndustrialization: Industrialization and Capital Goods Production: A Developing Country PerspectiveAppropriate Technology: Appropriate TechnologyInformation Systems: Scientific and Technological Information Systems for DevelopmentOverview Lectures: Mobilizing Science and Technology to Increase Endogenous Capabilities in Developing Countries Science, Technology and Development Planning Science, Technology and Global ProblemsWorking Papers and Recommendations of Working Groups on Policy Issues: Mobilizing Science and Technology for Increasing the Endogenous Capabilities in Developing Countries Science, Technology and Development Planning: A Review of Key Issues Interactions Between Science and Technology and Long-Term Global Problems: An International Policy PerspectiveConcluding Remarks of ChairmanStatement of Chairman of ACAST to UNCSTDSummary of RecommendationsAnnexes I. Program Summary II. List of Participants III. List of ACAST Members