Umaru Ahmadu

Science, Technology and Society

The functional role of science in society

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A very comprehensive book on science, technology and society that cover the syllabuses of various tertiary institutions' courses on the subject which is unmatched by available international or local authors. The book has unique discussions on achievements of women in science and society and a contextual approach was adopted to elucidate facts about African science and technology activities and their challenges by giving numerous local examples. The book is up to date in discussions and provides copious statistics to support arguments. It is a necessary read for ministries of science and technology, communication, education, among other relevant institutions in developing countries and an invaluable guide for developed countries' planning and understanding of the many problems of science and technology with reference to Africa.It is an unputdownable book for students, teachers, researchers and governments.A very comprehensive book on science, technology and society that cover the syllabuses of various tertiary institutions' courses on the subject which is unmatched by available international or local authors. The book has unique discussions on achievements of women in science and society and a contextual approach was adopted to elucidate facts about African science and technology activities and their challenges by giving numerous local examples. The book is up to date in discussions and provides copious statistics to support arguments. It is a necessary read for ministries of science and technology, communication, education, among other relevant institutions in developing countries and an invaluable guide for developed countries' planning and understanding of the many problems of science and technology with reference to Africa.It is an unputdownable book for students, teachers, researchers and governments.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 465g
• ISBN-13: 9786139855094
• ISBN-10: 6139855098
• Artikelnr.: 53536238

Autorenporträt

Der Autor hat ein Buchkapitel verfasst, das von Wiley-Scrivener, U.S.A., veröffentlicht wurde, und unterrichtet seit acht Jahren Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft an der Pädagogischen Hochschule, hat zahlreiche wissenschaftliche Publikationen veröffentlicht, nationale Forschungsstipendien erhalten und zahlreiche Postgraduierte betreut. Sein neuestes Buchkapitel soll demnächst veröffentlicht werden.