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Peer reviewedKapitza, Sergei P. – Impact of Science on Society, 1988
Discusses the objectives, problems, and difficulties involved in the popularization of science. Describes popular scientific journals, scientists, journalists, exhibitions, museums, science-related social problems, the role of the mass media, and global problems. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Mass Media, Quality of Life, Science and Society
Peer reviewedCarioca, J. O. B.; And Others – Impact of Science on Society, 1987
Discusses how biomass in the form of fuelwood, crop residues, and animal dung can be converted into fuels such as biogas and ethanol to replace or supplement fossil fuels. Argues for future decentralized, integrated biomass energy development. (TW)
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Depleted Resources, Developing Nations, Ecological Factors
Peer reviewedCalvora, Robert G. – Impact of Science on Society, 1988
Discusses the issue of society-controlled science. Analyzes the present state of science with respect to society, including moral issues, attitude differences between nineteenth century scientists and contemporary ones, risk management, and reductionism. (YP)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Futures (of Society), Needs, Quality of Life
Peer reviewedShortland, Michael – Impact of Science on Society, 1988
Reviews several arguments deployed in favor of promoting the public understanding of science. Examines assumptions embodied in these arguments. An introductory discussion of scientific literacy is given and suggested as being a more appropriate goal because it provides more criteria for assessing the nature and understanding of science. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Futures (of Society), Quality of Life, Science and Society
Peer reviewedDaoyi, Zhang – Impact of Science on Society, 1988
Describes how well-known scientists in China are attempting to win the understanding and trust of the general public as well as gaining prestige and social influence while promoting the cause of science. Measures employed include: the establishment of science institutions; professional organizations; events; the media; and science promotion…
Descriptors: College Science, Exhibits, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedToure, Saliou – Impact of Science on Society, 1988
Describes how government ministries and agencies are attempting to promote the cause of science. Describes the place of science in societies and the need for scientific popularization. States that work has been done in the areas of training, crops, and the establishment of bodies of three kinds. (RT)
Descriptors: Agriculture, College Science, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewedOlesen, Dorte – Impact of Science on Society, 1988
Describes the diversity of channels through which the cause of science is being promoted and the special efforts being made to involve females in science and technology. Topics include the background of science popularization, tradition, innovation, television programs, science museums, the role of universities, youth activities, computers, and…
Descriptors: College Science, Females, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
