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Facts on File Science and Society - Educational Book

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Explore the deep connection between scientific progress and social influence with Science and Society by Facts on File. This educational book examines how society impacts the development and acceptance of new scientific discoveries. It provides a detailed look at how public views shape the research priorities of major institutions like the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency. Beyond domestic research, the text covers how citizen actions influence global organizations such as the World Bank. Readers will learn how these interactions affect efforts to improve agriculture and living conditions in developing nations. This book is an excellent resource for students and readers interested in the relationship between human behavior and scientific advancement. It offers a clear perspective on how the world around us changes the direction of modern science.

Key Features

Examines the relationship between social views and the direction of scientific research and development.

Provides insights into how public opinion affects the work of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the EPA.

Covers the influence of citizen actions on global organizations like the World Bank.

Discusses the impact of social factors on agriculture and living conditions in developing nations.

Offered as a used book in good condition for educational study and reference.

A valuable resource for understanding how society and science affect one another.

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Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
30 April 2009
Listed Since
30 December 2006

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